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In Memory of Susie Thompson and Darryl Harper

SYMPTOMS OF E. COLI

You can tell you have E. Coli if you have:- Diarrhea

- Stomach cramps

- Constant vomiting

- Fever

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OTHER INFORMATION

We know that :- Children and senior citizens are less immune to it

- Is closely related to HUS

HUS:- Often occurs in a body after E. coli

- Is caused by kidney failure

- Is common in children

- Symptoms are: paleness, tired, irritable, unexpected bruises, and blood from nose or mouth

CAUSES OF E. COLI

E. Coli can be received from:- Animals at petting zoos or barns

- Bad food, such as raw meat and unwashed fruits/vegetables

- Other people that are already infected

HOW TO PREVENT E.COLI

You prevent E.coli by:- washing your hands often (especially after contact with

animals, and before and after eating)

- You can kill E. coli pathogens with heat

NEW MAP OF FAIRGROUND

ANY QUESTIONS ????????????????????????

RESOURCES

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/hemolytic-uremic-syndrome/DS00876

http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/e-coli-infection-topic-overview

http://kidney.niddk.nih.gov/kudiseases/pubs/childkidneydiseases/hemolytic_uremic_syndrome

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Memos from Dr. Billman

Contagious Disease reports

Maps of fairgrounds and Barrow County

Newspaper articles