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world8 hours ago•37 min saved

Australian toddler’s death linked to E. coli at petting zoo prompts health warnings

A 3-year-old girl from Melbourne died after developing hemolytic uremic syndrome from a Shiga toxin–producing E. coli infection, likely contracted at a farm petting zoo where she interacted with animals. Health officials say STEC infections are rare, the investigation is ongoing, and authorities advise thorough handwashing after animal contact. The family described the loss as a nightmare and has public fundraising for support.

via Yahoo News New Zealand|

#australia #ecoli #hemolytic-uremic-syndrome

health5 months ago•5 min saved

Unpasteurized dairy outbreak grows to 9 cases, including kidney failure

The FDA’s latest update says 9 people in three states are sick in an E. coli outbreak linked to unpasteurized dairy products, including Raw Farm raw cheddar and raw milk. Three have been hospitalized and one developed hemolytic-uremic syndrome (kidney failure). Whole-genome sequencing suggests a common source, while Raw Farm denies the link and has not issued a recall. Most patients are children under 5, underscoring the danger of raw dairy.

via Ars Technica|

#ecoli #health #hemolytic-uremic-syndrome

health2 years ago•1 min saved

E. coli outbreak at 4S Ranch restaurant leaves teen in critical condition

A 14-year-old boy is in critical condition at Rady Children's Hospital in San Diego after being diagnosed with E. coli following a meal at Miguel's Cocina in 4S Ranch. The boy is one of seven people hospitalized and 13 cases have been linked to the restaurant. The infection has led to kidney failure and a severe complication called Hemolytic uremic syndrome. The restaurant has closed and is cooperating with health authorities to identify the source of the E. coli.

via FOX 5 San Diego|

#e-coli #food-poisoning #health

health3 years ago•2 min saved

Baby nearly dies from raw milk outbreak caused by Shiga toxin-producing E. coli.

A 10-month-old baby in Tennessee developed a life-threatening condition last year and spent 27 days in the hospital with failing kidneys after drinking raw milk from a cow-share. At least five people were sickened by raw milk from the cow-share, including another 10-month-old baby who was hospitalized for a day. The direct sale of raw milk is illegal in Tennessee due to the danger that the unpasteurized dairy product can easily contain deadly pathogens shed from cattle. Nevertheless, Tennessee health officials reported that the farm at the center of the outbreak planned to keep producing raw milk.

via Ars Technica|

#cow-share #health #hemolytic-uremic-syndrome