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E.COLI Outbreak

One person has died and 10 have been hospitalised in the US due to an E.coli infection after eating McDonald’s burgers.

Piyush Published On October 24th, 2024 Leave a comment

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One person has died and 10 have been hospitalised in the US due to an E.coli infection after eating McDonald’s burgers.

About Escherichia coli (E.COLI)

It is a type of bacteria (rod shaped) commonly found in the intestines of humans and animals.
While most strains are harmless and play a vital role in gut health, some strains can cause serious illness such as diarrhoea, urinary tract infections, respiratory illness and pneumonia.
Transmission: Pathogenic E. coli can be transmitted to humans through contaminated food, water or contact with faecal matter from infected individuals or animals.
coli is a common cause of gastrointestinal illness in India, spreading through contaminated food and water.

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