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E. coli is suspected in the illness of two additional
students.
Charlotte Bass, administrator of the Floyd County Health
Department, said that health workers are trying to pinpoint the source of the
outbreak. The county health department will work with the Indiana State Department of Health and Galena
Elementary School in their investigation.
Last Friday the school received information that several students were sick and
had been taken to the hospital. Most of the sick students are in Kindergarten
and first grade.
A suspected case of E.
coli food poisoning has also surfaced at Shepherd of the Hills Preschool in
Georgetown. But the sick child is a
sibling of a Galena student,
according to the preschool’s director.
Symptoms of E coli infection
include bloody or non-bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever. Symptoms
usually appear from 2-10 days (average of 3-4 days) after exposure. Most
infections will resolve on their own, and adequate fluid replacement is important
to prevent dehydration. Rarely, a serious condition known as hemolytic uremic
syndrome, or HUS, can develop from some E.
coli infections. This condition can cause kidney failure, and
hospitalization is required.
E. coli infection can occur from
eating contaminated foods, including improperly cooked ground beef, unwashed
fruits and vegetables, unpasteurized dairy products or cider, as well as
contaminated water. Infection can also occur from contact with animals and
contact with others who have E. coli
infection.
If you or a loved one has been a victim of E.
coli food poisoning and you would like to learn more about your legal rights,
please fill out a free case evaluation or contact the Law Offices of Eric H.
Weinberg toll-free at 1-877-934-6274.
For more information about E. coli
food poisoning, please visit the following web pages sponsored by Eric H.
Weinberg: About E. coli, E. coli Food Poisoning, Symptoms and
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