Amarillo Child E. coli Outbreak Sickens 7 Kids
An outbreak investigation in Amarillo of 7 child E. coli cases is in progress and a local television station is reporting that four of the seven victims were hospitalized. Quoting a spokesperson for the City of Amarillo Department of Public Health, Pronews 7 reported that possible sources of the outbreak include exposure to infected animals, international travel and human-to-human contact with infected individuals.
If the source is food, no specific link has yet been found. E. coli O157:H7 is the type of E. coli involved in the outbreak and area doctors are on the lookout for cases and a have been alerted to report any cases.
The health department is urging anyone with symptoms to see their doctor. Symptoms include bloody diarrhea and stomach pain. Food safety law firm Pritzker Olsen Attorneys also is investigating the Amarillo child E. coli outbreak. Public calls are being taken at 1-888-377-8900 (Toll Free) or complete the contact form to receive a free case consultation.
The hospitalizations indicate that some of the children developed a life-threatening complication known as E. coli HUS, or hemolytic uremic syndrome. HUS usually results in kidney failure and can lead to even more complications, such as stroke, coma and severe anemia. Children under 5 are the most susceptible to HUS, which leads to death in about 5 percent of cases.
Pritzker Olsen currently represents HUS E. coli food poisoning victims and is one of the very few law firms in the country that practice extensively in the area of foodborne illness. Our lawyers have recovered millions for victims and their families.
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