Orange County, North Carolina, health officials are investigating three confirmed cases of E. coli (Escherichia coli) bacterial infections at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. According to University officials, three students developed symptoms of the illness between Oct. 26 and Oct. 29.
The source of the E. coli bacteria has not been determined; therefore, there may be additional cases of E. coli confirmed. The incubation period for E. coli can be anywhere between 12 hours and 10 days. The first sign of E. coli poisoning is sudden, severe abdominal cramps. Watery diarrhea starts a few hours thereafter. The diarrhea will change to bright red bloody stools because the infection creates sores in the intestines. E. coli symptoms also may include a mild fever and nausea or vomiting.
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