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In Ohio and Michigan, outbreaks of “fast-moving” E. coli infected dozens and hospitalized nine, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The CDC said in a press release Wednesday that 29 people are sick in the outbreak from an unknown source. No deaths have been reported so far, as the first infections were recorded in July. Due to the uncertainty behind the origin of the outbreak, the number of infected people may increase over time.
People infected with the bacteria range in age from 6 to 91 years. The CDC says he will use the PulseNet system to track the cause of the outbreak during the investigation. The agency said the actual number of infected people is higher and may be in other states.
“Some of the illnesses reported in Michigan and Ohio have not yet been reported to the PulseNet system, but investigators are adding them to PulseNet to determine if they are part of this outbreak. “We are working quickly to address this issue,” the CDC said in a statement. Wednesday.
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If an individual thinks they have E. coli, CDC will record what they ate in the week before they became infected, report the illness to their local or state health department, and answer other questions about the illness. recommended. From public health authorities.
Symptoms of E. coli infection vary from person to person, but usually include severe stomach cramps, diarrhea, vomiting, and fever. The CDC says most patients he will recover in 5 to 7 days.
Multiple E. coli outbreaks bring at least 10 people to hospital
The illness can occur between 1 and 10 days after exposure by eating or drinking anything containing the bacteria.
So far, the CDC has recorded 15 cases in Michigan and 14 in Ohio.
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