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E. coli Outbreak in College Station, Texas

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Texas health officials have announced that the Coco Loco A&M restaurant located in the 300 block of George Bush Drive in College Station was the source of an E. coli O157:H7 outbreak. At least 10 E. coli cases have been traced to the restaurant since April. Five confirmed and five suspected cases are believed to be part of the outbreak. Two young brothers from College Station developed hemolytic uremic syndrome, or HUS -- a life-threatening complication of E. coli that causes kidney failure -- and were hospitalized for weeks. According to the Brazos County Health Department, an E. coli outbreak investigation was made difficult because food samples from the Coco Loco restaurant were not available for microbiological testing. Symptoms of E. coli infection include painful abdominal cramps and diarrhea, which can be bloody. Anyone experiencing symptoms should seek medical attention and, in the meantime, drink fluids regularly to stay hydrated.

kidney failure

E. coli Outbreak in College Station, Texas

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