Bell County Texas E. coli Outbreak
An E. coli outbreak in Bell County, Texas, has been reported by the local health department, but no announcement has been made as to what may be causing people to be sickened by the toxic bacteria. A story by News Channel 25 of Waco, Killeen and Temple said at least five cases of E. coli infection in Bell County have been reported.
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The Bell County Health Department is asking anyone with bloody diarrhea to seek medical attention immediately. The outbreak is under investigation, and, at this point no one has died.
Toxic types of E. coli bacteria live in the intestines of animals, especially cows. Once shed via manure, they can contaminate various foods, including ground beef. E. Coli O157:H7 is banned from ground beef because it's so dangerous. Once ingested -- even in very small exposures -- a person can fall ill and possibly take a turn for the worse. An estimated 8 percent of E. coli victims develop a life-threatening complication known as hemolytic uremic syndrome HUS.
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