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02/05/2011 E. coli outbreak strikes Europe

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The dangers of E. coli

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E. Coli: What You Need to Know

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More illnesses reported in E. coli outbreak linked to romaine lettuce

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E. coli infections are gross. Here are 5 facts you can't unlearn about them.

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How Do You Get E Coli?

In 2011, a novel strain of Escherichia coli O104:H4 bacteria caused a serious outbreak of foodborne illness centered in northern Germany. The illness was characterized by bloody diarrhea, with a high frequency of serious complications including hemolytic-uremic syndrome, a condition that requires urgent treatment.
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    • Background 

    • Outbreak 

    • International response 

    • Economics 

    • Cause