HealthThursday, November 5
Three children have developed a serious complication in the SLO County E. coli outbreak
The Daily San Luis Obispo team
If you've been to Brookshire Farms this fall, here's where the E. coli investigation stands. The county Public Health Department confirmed five cases of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli, including three children with hemolytic uremic syndrome. Eight more people have symptoms consistent with infection, for up to 13 cases in all.
County public health officer Dr. Christy Mulkerin said Brookshire is the only farm under investigation and the source hasn't been pinpointed. She urged residents not to be afraid of pumpkins.
- Symptoms: bloody diarrhea, stomach cramps and vomiting
- Usual onset: three to four days after contact
- Seek care: loose stools for more than two days, or bloody stools
- Higher risk: children under 5, adults over 65, weakened immune systems
Three of the five confirmed cases developed hemolytic uremic syndrome
3 of 5
- confirmed cases with HUS
- 2 other confirmed cases
Source: Sacramento Bee
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| Count | Share | |
|---|---|---|
| confirmed cases with HUS | 3 | 60% |
| other confirmed cases | 2 | 40% |
Antibiotics and anti-diarrheal medicines can increase the risk of that complication, the Bee reports.
Sources: Sacramento Bee, SFGATE, San Luis Obispo Tribune