Elise, 7, has been hospitalized in Lyon since last December for contamination by the E.Coli bacteria, present in cheese. His kidneys are dysfunctional and may require a transplant.
The girl from Saint-Étienne-des-Oullières was contaminated by the bacteria on December 23, after eating a piece of morbier with raw milk. Having convulsions, Elise is placed in an artificial coma and intubated. His vital prognosis is in jeopardy. A transplant is being considered.