date:Jul 24, 2012
uals are experiencing hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), a disease that destroys red blood cells, and can cause sudden, short-term-acute-kidney failure. Those affected include a 4-year old female, a 14-year old male, and a 73-year old male. All three are in serious medical condition.
Two secondary cases of E. coli O157 have been reported, which emphasizes the importance of hand washing to prevent the spread of the organism within the family unit.
Symptoms experienced by those who became ill incl