It is likely that the COVID-19 pandemic contributed to a 25 percent drop in E. coli O157 cases in England in 2020 compared to 2019, according to numbers recently released by the UK Health Security
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Figures show mixed picture for E. coli in England
The number of E. coli O157 infections declined in 2019 but non-O157 cases rose and two people died, according to figures from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA).
In 2019, there were 1,720 confirmed cases…
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Marginal movement on E. coli infections in Scotland
Levels of E. coli infections reported in Scotland were marginally down in 2019 based on figures released by Health Protection Scotland.
This past year, there were 150 cases of E. coli O157 and 108 of…
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STEC increase for England and Wales in 2018
More than 1,500 confirmed Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) infections were reported in England and Wales in 2018 and five people died, according to Public Health England data.
A total of 1,553 confirmed cases included…
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Scotland reports rise of E. coli infections in 2018
The number of E. coli infections recorded in Scotland increased in 2018, according to a report on surveillance data from the country.
Cases of E. coli O157 decreased while non-O157 Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC)…
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U.S. received cheese linked to French E. coli outbreak
Authorities in the United States have confirmed the country did receive a “small” amount of raw cow’s milk cheese that has been linked to an E. coli O26 outbreak in France. There are a number…
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Almost a third of STEC cases in children – ECDC
Children up to four years old accounted for almost one-third of confirmed Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) cases in 2017, according to the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC).
A total of 6,647…
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FSS clarifies position on STEC bacteria in ready-to-eat foods
Presence of any Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) in ready-to-eat food is a potential risk to health, regardless of strain or genetic fingerprint, according to Food Standards Scotland (FSS).
The agency says it wants to…
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U.K. sees rise in Campylobacter, Salmonella cases
Campylobacter, Salmonella and non-O157 Shiga toxin producing E. coli (STEC) cases increased in the United Kingdom in 2017, according to a report.
The U.K. Zoonoses Report found Listeria and STEC O157 cases declined. Zoonoses are…
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Scottish E. coli guidance updated
Scotland has updated guidance for the public health management of E. coli O157 and other Shiga toxin-producing (STEC) infections.
The Scottish Health Protection Network (SHPN) document replaces the 2013 guidance. It is designed to help…
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