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5 cases of E. coli confirmed in San Luis Obispo, possibly linked to local farm: Health officials
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Key Points:
- Five cases of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli infection have been confirmed in San Luis Obispo County, California, involving two adults and three children, with the children seriously ill in pediatric intensive care.
- All five patients had visited Brookshire Farms between October 16 and 26, prompting an ongoing investigation into a possible link to the farm, which is temporarily closed during the probe.
- Health officials advise anyone who visited Brookshire Farms during this period and develops symptoms such as abdominal cramping and bloody diarrhea within 3-10 days to seek medical attention promptly.
- The source of the E. coli infections remains under investigation, and public health authorities are urging cooperation from those contacted to help identify the cause.
- Shiga toxin-producing E. coli can cause severe illness, especially in children under 10, potentially leading to serious complications like hemolytic uremic syndrome, which can result in kidney failure.
