5 Confirmed Cases of E. coli O157:H7 and One Case of HUS in Colorado
We contacted Eagle County today to get the most current information on the E. coli O157:H7 outbreak that has sickened several young children in Colorado. DNA fingerprinting has confirmed 5 cases of E. coli O157:H7 that are connected to each other. 2 other cases of E. coli O157:H7 are suspected. All of the confirmed and suspected cases involve children under the age of 5. There is one child who has developed hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), the leading cause of kidney failure in children in the United States. The child was critically ill and is now improving.
Health officials believe the first case involved a local swimming pool and the secondary cases involved 2 child-care centers. Analysis of the DNA fingerprinting did not find a connection between these cases of E. coli O157:H7 and any recalled ground beef or other food product.
There have been no new cases reported since Friday, leading health officials to believe that the outbreak has been contained.
Pritzker | Ruohonen is currently representing an E. coli victim from Colorado. To contact a lawyer at the firm, please call toll-free at 1-888-377-8900 or submit the firm’s online consultation form.