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Escherichia Coli
Data on Escherichia coli discussed by researchers at University of Western Ontario
March 24th, 2009
"There is a spectrum of acute illness for individuals who ingest toxigenic Escherichia coli, ranging from no symptoms to self-limited gastroenteritis, to full acute hemolytic uremic syndrome," investigators in London, Canada report. "Knowledge of the long-term prognosis of acute toxigenic E. coli ingestion, based on the presentation of acute illness, is important for patient counseling and follow-up," wrote A.X. Garg and colleagues, University of Western Ontario. The researchers concluded: "Here, we consider subsequent 5-year renal outcomes for groups of individuals who presented across a spectrum of acute illness during a municipal water outbreak of...
Source: TB & Outbreaks Week (2009-03-24)
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