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    Some E.coli strains are able to produce a toxin that could produce serious infection. Outbreaks of VTEC have been reported worldwide, in many cases as a result of direct contact with infected animals and swimming outdoors in contaminated surface waters. Controls on farms are important to prevent VTEC introduction into the food chain.

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    Some E.coli strains are able to produce a toxin that could produce serious infection. Outbreaks of VTEC have been reported worldwide, in many cases as a result of direct contact with infected animals and swimming outdoors in contaminated surface waters. Controls on farms are important to prevent VTEC introduction into the food chain.

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    eu/en/healthtopics/VTEC_Verocytotoxinogenic_Escherichia_coli_infection ECDC Portal > English > Health Topics > VTEC - Verocytotoxinogenic Escherichia coli infection

    Escherichia coli (E.coli) are very common bacteria in the gastrointestinal tract, and part of the normal bacterial flora. However, some E.coli strains are able to produce a toxin that could produce serious infection. The main reservoir of such E.coli strains is grass-feeding animals, cattle in particular. Their meat might become contaminated by faecal matter due to poor processing methods during slaughter, and their faeces might end up contaminating other foods (e.g. milk, vegetables) and water. Humans acquire the infection by consuming contaminated food or water. Following an incubation period of about 34 days, a variety of gastrointestinal symptoms appear, ranging from mild to severe bloody diarrhoea, mostly without fever. However, about 8% of patients (children under five years old and the elderly being the most susceptible) may develop haemolytic uraemic syndrome(HUS), characterised by acute kidney failure, bleeding and neurological symptoms. Antibiotic therapy is not helpful (it might even favour HUS development). The death rate of HUS is about 35%. Outbreaks of VTEC have been reported worldwide, in many cases as a result of direct contact with infected animals and swimming outdoors in contaminated surface waters. Controls on farms are important to prevent VTEC introduction into the food chain. Good hygiene practices in meat processing and food handling are essential.

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    Whats new News, publications Basic facts Factsheet for the general public Epidemiological data Annualepidemiologicalreport:Vero/shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (VTEC/STEC) infection

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    Annual epidemiological report on communicable diseases in Europe 2010 Scientific Publication - Nov 2010 Read more... See chapter 2.3: Vero/shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (VTEC/STEC) infection

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    European Center for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) 2005-2009 http://www.ecdc.europa.eu

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