September 16, 2007: Two Logan County Students Remain Hospitalized with E. coli Infection

According to WBKO Television 13 of Bowling Green, Kentucky, two Auburn Elementary School students remain hospitalized with an E. coli infection. Both of the children are reported to be in stable condition.

Doctor Srihari Sashadri of the Barren River District Health Department advises parents that, “The key thing is to monitor for any of the symptoms, like fever, abdominal pain, bloody diarrhea, nausea or vomiting. If they have any of these symptoms, we ask them to follow-up with their healthcare provider.”

Health department officials also stress that parents should make sure their children wash their hands with soap and water to help avoid illness.

The cause of the outbreak has not yet been determined; however areas used by the students have been disinfected.

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September 16, 2007: Several E. coli Cases Reported in Eastern Iowa

Although information is limited, TV 9 News KCRG has reported that several cases of E. coli infection have been reported in eastern Iowa. The Iowa State Health Department has noted that the number of cases is fewer than 10.

The Health Department has notified the Clear Creek Amana Community School District that a person in the Middle Amana Elementary School has been diagnosed with infectious diarrhea caused by E. coli O157:H7. Families have been advised to contact their healthcare provider in the event that their child develops diarrhea and to let the provider know that there was a confirmed case of E. coli O157:H7 at school.

To help protect against infection, the Iowa Health Department suggests that people do the following:

• If you have chronic diarrhea, stay home from work and/or school.
• Always wash your hands [with soap and water] before and after handling food and animals, and always after using the bathroom.
• Be sure to cook ground meat thoroughly.

For more food safety information, please see Food Safety and Foodborne Pathogens at our site www.foodpoisoning.com. To learn more about E. coli food poisoning and its symptoms, please see About E. coli and E. coli Symptoms.

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September 16, 2007: Article from the Iowa City Press-Citizen

While searching for information on recent E. coli illnesses in Iowa, we came across this article (Meet Children Who Are Champions), which reports on two very brave and inspirational young people.  One of the children was hospitalized for 45 days due to an E. coli infection.  Please read and be inspired!

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