Washington: One person died and several dozens fell ill after a sudden outbreak of E. coli linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounder hamburgers in 10 US states.
According to the US Centers for Disease Control, nearly 26 people fell sick on Tuesday. Ofificals stated to one of McDonald’s most popular menu items, has sickened 49 people and sent 10 to the hospital
What is E. coli?
What is E. coli?
Escherichia coli also known as E coli is a group of bacteria that normally lives in the gut (gastrointestinal/GI tract) of humans and animals.
This type of bacteria that lives in our GI tract usually doesn’t hurt us, and helps to digest our food.
However, under certain circumstances, several strains or types of E coli can make us sick and can cause infections.
E coli can cause watery diarrhoea, stomach pain and other digestive symptoms like gastroenteritis if you accidentally ingest them.
Types of E. coli Infections:
Common types of E coli infections include gastrointestinal and urinary tract infections (UTIs). Others include:
Bloodstream infections.Prostatitis (prostate infection).Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID).Gallbladder infection (cholecystitis).Wound infectionsPneumonia (rare)Meningitis (rare)
Symptoms of E. coli:
Diarrhoea: Often watery and sometimes bloodyStomach pains and crampsLoss of appetiteLow fever
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