E. coli O157:H7 outbreak in Kentucky - unknown source
3 years ago •source facebook.com
Outbreak
Kentucky, United States
Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services informed an E. coli O157:H7 outbreak.As of date, 10 Kentuckians recently tested positive with a strain of E. coli O157:H7, 2 of them developed a rare but serious condition called hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), 6 people have been hospitalized and no deaths reported. The reported cases primarily include adults, many of whom reside in western Kentucky. The source has not yet been identified but has noted that some sort of food distribution is likely.
In case you are experiencing E. coli symptoms such as watery diarrhea (often bloody), vomiting; stomach cramps; and mild fever, it is important to report it. It can help to detect & resolve outbreaks early and prevent others from being harmed, and it enables better surveillance.
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Source: Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services