E coli outbreak

Jun 02, 11

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As of this afternoon, three of the now 7 known UK cases involved in a recent outbreak in Germany of a rare strain of E coli have developed haemolytic uraemic syndrome (HUS), a rare and severe kidney complication that destroys red blood cells and can affect the brain and spinal cord, and the entire central nervous system.  All 7 of...