Haemolytic Uraemic Syndrome

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Title:   Enterohaemorrhagic E.coli (EHEC)
Publisher:   Queensland Health
Description:   E. coli are bacteria which are present in large numbers in the intestines of humans and animals. Most of these bacteria are not harmful. However, some strains, such as Enterohaemorrhagic E.coli (EHEC), produce a toxin which can cause a range of diseases in humans and may lead to serious complications in the bowel and kidney.
Date:   Jul 2008
Title:   E coli
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Ecoli 015:H7 is a bacterium (germ) which can produce severe diarrhoea, and occasionally kidney problems. It is usually passed on to people by food which has the germ in it.
Date:   Jul 2008
Title:   Haemolytic uraemic syndrome
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Haemolytic uraemic syndrome (HUS) is a rare condition, which can be caused by toxic strains of E.coli bacteria. HUS causes acute renal impairment and can lead to chronic kidney damage or death from kidney failure. Children under five years of age are at greatest risk of developing HUS.
Date:   Jul 2007
Title:   When food causes disease
Publisher:   Multicultural Health Communication Service (NSW)
Description:   Risks of food poisoning and safe food handling practices. In particular, discusses listeria contamination (causing listeriosis) and E-coli contamination (causing haemolytic uraemic syndrome).
Date:   May 1996
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