E. Coli

Shiga-Toxin ProducingEscherichia ColiBy: Allyssa, Christopher, Lucy, Will, Vanessa

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HUS(Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome)A life threatening complication that can occur in people that have E. Coli.It occurs in about 10% of people that have E. Coli.HUS can cause kidney failure and low pallet count.

Normal Red Blood CellsRed Blood Cells After HUSSymptomsDiarrhea (May be Bloody)Stomach CrampsAbdominal pain FeverFatigueNauseaVomitingRashBeing grumpy or stubborn.

Possible Sources Animals(Fair) Food(Fair) Un-Pasteurized Dairy Products(Fair)Other people(Contagious)

Plan For CuresThere is no cure for E. coli but some things you can do are Drink lots of fluids RestAvoid anti-diarrhea medicineAvoid foods that are diary products, foods with lots of fat, foods that have high fiber content, and highly seasoned foods.Careful regulation of fluids and essential mineralsDialysis, to filter waste products from their blood. (Some people with kidney failure caused by E. coli infection require dialysis)Blood transfusion(to treat anemia by giving them additional oxygen-rich red blood cells)

Preventing E. ColiWashing hands (after eating and touching animals)Thoroughly cooked meatNo raw eggsUnpasteurized dairy products

ChartPersonIs SickActivitySymptomsFoodAnimalsGameAliveNotesSusie ThompsonYesChurch CampDiarrhea, Stomach CrampsJelly BeansNoneNoneNoSusie Thompson was given Imodium AD which caused her death.Charlie ThompsonYesNoneDiarrhea, Stomach CrampsJelly BeansNoneNoneYesJelly Beans are from his sister.David JonesYesFairDiarrhea, Stomach CrampsHomemade Ice Cream, Elephant EarsCattle BarnPing Pong Game/Goldfish GameYesDonna JonesYesChurch CampDiarrhea, Stomach Cramps, VomitingElephant EarsNoneNoneYesElephant Ears are from her brother.Allen JohnsonNoFairNoneHomemade Ice Cream, Elephant Ears, HamburgersCattle Barn, Goat Barn, Petting Zoo, Pony RideDuck Pond Game, Basketball Game, Ping Pong Game/Goldfish Game, Ring The Bell GameYesAllen Johnson washes his hands obsessively.LuAnne BrownYesFairStomach Cramps, VomitingHomemade Ice CreamPony RideNoneYesMrs. McCoyNoFairNoneHamburger SandwichNoneNoneYesHamburger Sandwich is from a restaurant.8Chart(Continued)PersonIs SickActivitySymptomsFoodAnimalsGameAliveNotesAnthony GreenYesFairDiarrhea, Stomach CrampsHomemade Ice Cream, Elephant EarsPony RideDuck Pond GameYesRash sign of HUS.Mary SmithYesFairDiarrhea, Stomach CrampsHomemade Ice Cream, HamburgerNoneNoneYesJonathon MillerYesFairDiarrhea, Stomach CrampsElephant Ears, HamburgersCattle BarnBasketball Game, Ping Pong Game/Goldfish Game, Ring The Bell GameYesBruce DonaldsonYesFairDiarrhea, Stomach Cramps, VomitingHomemade Ice Cream, Hamburger SandwichPony RideBasketball Game, Ring The Bell GameYesMr.BlackYesFairDiarrhea, Stomach Cramps, VomitingNoneNoneRing The Bell Game, Watched Basketball GameYesDonna BlackYesFairDiarrhea, Stomach CrampsNoneNoneBasketball GameYesMr.McCoyYesNoneDiarrhea, Stomach CrampsElephant EarsNoneNoneYesElephant Ears from his wife.Darryl HarperYesFairDiarrhea, Stomach CrampsHamburger SandwichCattle BarnDuck Pond Game, Basketball GameNoRash sign of HUS.Jennifer HallanYesFairDiarrhea, Stomach CrampsHomemade Ice Cream, HamburgerPetting Zoo, Pony RideDuck Pond GameYesEileen BradleyYesFairDiarrhea, Stomach CrampsHomemade Ice Cream, HamburgerPony RidePing Pong Game/Goldfish GameYesMap of Fair

Sourceswww.cdc.govhttp://kidney.niddk.nih.gov/kudiseases/pubs/childkidneydiseases/hemolytic_uremic_syndrome/MemosContagious Disease ReportsMaps