recent E. coli outbreak
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Transcript of recent E. coli outbreak
RECENT E. C
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OUTBREA
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B R O U G H T TO Y
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H E BA R R O W
CO U N T Y H
E A LT H
I NS P E C T O R S
In Memory of Susie Thompson and Darryl Harper
SYMPTOMS OF E. COLIYou can tell you have E. Coli if you have:- Diarrhea- Stomach cramps- Constant vomiting- Fever
Diarrhea Stomach Cramps
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17 total patients in graph.
OTHER INFORMATIONWe know that :- Children and senior citizens are less immune to it- Is closely related to HUS
HUS:- Often occurs in a body after E. coli- Is caused by kidney failure- Is common in children- Symptoms are: paleness, tired, irritable, unexpected bruises, and
blood from nose or mouth
CAUSES OF E. COLIE. Coli can be received from:- Animals at petting zoos or barns- Bad food, such as raw meat and unwashed fruits/vegetables- Other people that are already infected
HOW TO PREVENT E.COLIYou prevent E.coli by:- washing your hands often (especially after contact with
animals, and before and after eating)- You can kill E. coli pathogens with heat
NEW MAP OF FAIRGROUND
ANY QUESTIONS ????????????????????????
RESOURCEShttp://
www.mayoclinic.com/health/hemolytic-uremic-syndrome/DS00876
http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/e-coli-infection-topic-overview
http://kidney.niddk.nih.gov/kudiseases/pubs/childkidneydiseases/hemolytic_uremic_syndrome
/Memos from Dr. BillmanContagious Disease reportsMaps of fairgrounds and Barrow CountyNewspaper articles