Friday, 16 September 2016

PRO/AH/EDR> E. coli EHEC - UK (09): (Scotland) O157, unpast cheese, children, fatal

E. coli -- United Kingdom
A number of children in Angus [Scotland] have been taken ill with suspected _Escherichia coli_ O157 [infection], health chiefs have confirmed. NHS [National Health Service] Tayside said the outbreak in the region is linked to Errington cheese. A 3 year old child died earlier in September 2016 after being infected with a strain of _E. coli_ O157 linked to Dunsyre Blue cheese in July 2016. A playgroup in Carnoustie had temporarily closed voluntarily while the incident is being

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