June 3, 2011: Outbreak of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli O104 (STEC O104:H4) Infections Associated with Travel to Germany | E. Coli

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Investigation Announcement: Outbreak of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli O104 (STEC O104:H4) Infections Associated with Travel to Germany


Investigation Update: Outbreak of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli O104 (STEC O104:H4) Infections Associated with Travel to Germany
Updated June 3, 2011

Today's Highlights
•As of June 2, 2011, case counts confirmed by Germany’s Robert Koch Institute* include 520 patients with hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) – a type of kidney failure that is associated with E. coli or STEC infections – and 11 deaths.
•In the United States, four suspected cases of STEC O104:H4 infections have been identified in persons who recently traveled to Hamburg, Germany, where they were likely exposed.

On This Page
•Introduction
•Investigation of the Outbreak
•Clinical Features/Signs and Symptoms
•Key Resources
•CDC's Role in Food Safety
•Previous Updates

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