Poor hand washing and improper food handling are factors that lead to the spread of this illness. Anyone who shows symptoms of E. HUS is a serious complication of E. Symptoms of HUS may include a decrease in the amount of urine produced, swelling in the face, hands, and feet, paleness of the skin, irritability and fatigue. Young children especially under 5 years of age and the elderly are most at risk for HUS. It is important to watch for the signs of HUS even after diarrhea has stopped.
Anyone with these symptoms should see their physician immediately. Generally, an E. Antibiotics and antimotility medications are not recommended and may increase the risk of complications. Contact your local public health unit for more information. Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Syndicate. Symptoms Minus Related Pages.
Related Links. Follow E. Links with this icon indicate that you are leaving the CDC website. The E. This can cause bloody diarrhea. You develop an E. Unlike many other disease-causing bacteria, E. Because of this, you can be sickened by E.
The most common way to get an E. Human and animal stool may pollute ground and surface water, including streams, rivers, lakes and water used to irrigate crops. Although public water systems use chlorine, ultraviolet light or ozone to kill E.
Private water wells are a greater cause for concern because many don't have a way to disinfect water. Rural water supplies are the most likely to be contaminated. Some people also have been infected with E.
Family members of young children with E. Outbreaks have also occurred among children visiting petting zoos and in animal barns at county fairs. But some people are more likely to develop problems than are others. A small number of people with E.
This can sometimes lead to kidney failure and death, although this is rare. The risk of HUS is highest in children aged under five years.
Find out more about gastroenteritis. There is no specific treatment for E. People who are infected can usually be cared for at home and most will get better without medical treatment. You should contact your GP or call NHS as soon as possible if you or your child has bloody diarrhoea. Anti-diarrhoea drugs such as loperamide Imodium are also not recommended as they may prolong your exposure to the toxin.
Find out more about caring for a child with gastroenteritis and caring for an adult with gastroenteritis. Anyone who has had an E. Most people are no longer infectious after about a week, although some people, particularly children, may carry E. Home Illnesses and conditions Infections and poisoning Escherichia coli E.
Escherichia coli E. About escherichia coli O Escherichia coli O, sometimes called VTEC, is a bacterial infection that can cause severe stomach pain, bloody diarrhoea and kidney failure. It is an uncommon cause of gastroenteritis but can be caught by: Eating contaminated food such as raw leafy vegetables or undercooked meat. Washing may reduce the risk of infection, but will not eliminate any risk of infection completely.
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