A recent E. coli O157:H7 outbreak in Moultrie, Georgia has 9 confirmed cases with several others still undergoing testing. A local restaurant, The Barbecue Pit, has voluntarily closed its doors after Health Department workers found that all of the confirmed cases had recently eaten at the restaurant.
The worrisome aspect of this outbreak is that, so far, 3 people have developed symptoms of hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS). HUS is the leading cause of acute kidney failure in children and can lead to numerous other complications such as central nervous system damage, hypertension, chronic kidney failure, and a host of other gastroenterological symptoms. The mortality rate of HUS is between 3-7% and up to 50% among the elderly. The ages of the victims in the Georgia outbreak have not been released.
If you have recently eaten at The Barbecue Pit in Moultrie, Georgia, or have been diagnosed with symptoms of E. coli O157:H7, here are some symptoms of HUS to look for:
- Non-bloody diarrhea
- Abdominal Cramping
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Low or no fever
Symptoms usually begin to show 3-7 days after the bloody diarrhea associated with typical E. coli O157:H7 occurs.
If you have symptoms of HUS after an E. coli O157:H7 infection, please visit a doctor immediately as it is a potentially life-threatening illness.
If you plan on seeking damages for your illness, you should the nationally known and respected E. coli lawyer Fred Pritzker. The law firm of Pritzker | Ruohonen has recovered millions for victims of E. coli outbreaks. Call 1-888-377-8900 (toll-free) or submit our free case consultation form (top right corner).
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