HUS outbreak
E. coli Outbreak Detection Lacking in Half of States
When it comes to detecting and reporting outbreaks of E. coli O157:H7 and other pathogens, some state health departments are better than others.
What else could explain the large discrepancy in state by state reporting results? It’s not that certain borders…
E coli HUS Frequently Asked Questions
For every outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 there is a corresponding number of cases (usually 5 to 15 percent of the total) that develop into a life-threatening complication known as hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS). What follows is an E.…
FDA and FSIS Collaborate to Fight Outbreaks of E. coli and Other Harmful Pathogens
Federal food safety officials plan to discuss improving the country’s system for tracing the causes of food poisoning at a public meeting Dec. 9 and 10, according to a press release issued Thursday by the
HUS Story of Isaiah Romero Gaining Attention Across USA
The story of 1-year-old Isaiah Romero is getting known around the country as this once-happy toddler is battling a violent complication of E. coli O157:H7 infection known as HUS, or hemolytic uremic syndrome.
Isaiah’s…
