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One-year-old baby boy infected with Shiga toxin E. coli had been hospitalized for one day with fever and diarrhea 

2020-07-03T10:58:07.982Z


The Centre for Health Protection of the Department of Health announced today (3rd) that a one-year-old boy was infected with Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli. He developed fever and diarrhea since June 15. He was admitted to a private hospital on June 17 and the following day Discharged. The center reminds the public to maintain good personal, food and environmental hygiene to prevent intestinal infections.


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Written by: Li Enci

2020-07-03 16:42

Date of last update: 2020-07-03 16:42

The Centre for Health Protection of the Department of Health announced today (3rd) that a one-year-old boy was infected with Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli. He developed fever and diarrhea since June 15. He was admitted to a private hospital on June 17 and the following day Discharged. The center reminds the public to maintain good personal, food and environmental hygiene to prevent intestinal infections.

The patient did not travel outside during the incubation period

The CHP stated that a one-year-old baby boy with good health had developed fever and diarrhea since June 15. He was admitted to a private hospital on June 17 and was discharged the next morning. The patient's condition has been stable. After testing his stool sample, it was confirmed that it contained Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli. A preliminary investigation by the CHP showed that the patient did not travel outside during the incubation period, and the center is continuing the investigation.

The public should pay attention to personal and food hygiene

A CHP spokesperson explained that E. coli is a bacteria commonly found in the intestines of humans and warm-blooded animals. Most E. coli strains are harmless, but some strains, such as Shiga toxin-producing E. coli, can produce strong toxins and can cause serious food-borne diseases.

The CHP reminds the public to pay attention to personal and food hygiene. When handling food, choose safe raw materials, keep hands and utensils clean, separate raw and cooked food, cook food thoroughly and store food at a safe temperature to prevent the spread of food. disease. People should wash their hands with liquid soap and water before handling food, after handling raw meat or poultry, and before eating. They should also wash their hands after using the toilet or changing diapers. If symptoms of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli infection occur, especially bleeding diarrhea, seek medical advice immediately.

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