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A trio of suspected gastroenteritis cases at a Hong Kong hospital earlier this year, in which the death of a young doctor prompted concerns of an outbreak of a highly toxic strain of E coli, were ...
An E. coli outbreak tied to romaine lettuce affected 89 people and killed one, but the FDA did not warn the public or name the source.
HONG KONG: An E coli infection linked to the death of a doctor in Princess Margaret Hospital is unlikely to lead to widespread transmission, according to renowned microbiologist Yuen Kwok-yung.
Two days later, he began to experience gastrointestinal symptoms, including nausea, stomach cramps, dehydration, and as bloody stool – which is the most common symptom of E. coli poisoning.
A new study suggests that endometriosis could be detected using a simple stool test, which could accelerate diagnosis rates.
Bartholin's cyst is usually painless and harmless. However, if it is infected with gonorrhoea-causing bacteria, it can lead to symptoms such as pain, swelling, redness, and warmth in the affected ...
The causative agent of amoebiasis, Entamoeba histolytica, was discovered in 1875 by F. Loesch. In 1903, the organism was studied in detail by F. Schaudinn, who differentiated two amoeba species ...
Cyst formation: Pre-existing Bartholin’s cysts, which are fluid-filled sacs in the gland, may become infected and progress to an abscess.
A second lawsuit has been filed against the company that owns a 4S Ranch restaurant where multiple reported cases of E. coli were confirmed.
Yalda Bahar says it "breaks her heart" to have watched her son lying in a hospital bed after being diagnosed with E. coli.
These may include abdominal cramps and diarrhea, sometimes with blood in the stool. E. coli infections usually get better within a week. What are some complications with E. coli?
Shiga toxin producing E - coli infections can come from contact with human or animal feces. Swallowing water from a swimming pool, lake or eating undercooked foods, unwashed fruits and vegetables.