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E. coli O157:H7 food born infection . (A presentation to grow awareness among the general public ). Re.: http ://www.ecoliblog.com/2007/06. Shyamal Ghosh , Walden University May 7, 2011 . F oodborne disease . Disease caused by consumption of contaminated foods or beverages.
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E. coli O157:H7food born infection (A presentation to grow awareness among the general public ) Re.: http://www.ecoliblog.com/2007/06 ShyamalGhosh, Walden University May 7, 2011
Foodborne disease • Disease caused by consumption of contaminated foods or beverages. • Microbes, or pathogens contaminate foodscauses different foodborne infections. • Poisonous chemicals, or other harmful substances also cause foodborne diseases if they are present in food. http://www.cdc.gov/
Outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 Infections • As of March 22, 2011, 14 persons infected with the outbreak strain of E. coli serotype O157:H7 have been reported • Age & sex: 1 to 70 years, with a median age of 13.5 years. 79% are male. • Among known 13 ill persons, hospitalized 3 or 23% , and none have hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS). No death reported. Re: http://www.cdc.gov/
Mode of infection • http://www.ecoliblog.com/2007/06/ Escherichia coli O157:H7 infections can spread through • Contaminated food, • Contaminated drinking water, • Contaminated swimming water, and • from toddler to toddler at a day care center Re: http://www.cdc.gov/
E. coli Contamination • The most common source of E. coli contamination is cattle, spread through contact with contaminated feces, food and plant products. • Certain foods show very dangerous strains such as: Undercooked and raw hamburgers Salami Alfalfa sprouts Spinach Lettuce Milk (unpasteurized). Re.: http://www.cdc.gov/
Consumers precaution protectthemselves from foodborne illness. • Cook: Cook thoroughly to be sure to kill bacteria . • Separate : Keep your food separately from raw food • Chill: Refrigerate your food . • Clean: Wash your food before use. • Report: Report suspected foodborne illnesses to your local health department. • Re.:FightBAC!(TM) education campaign
CDC urges health care professionals to: • Establish the causes in a patient's illnessand ways to prevent foodborne disease. • Stool cultures and testing for pathogens–eg. E. coliO157:H7 must be considered. • Reporting suspect cases to concern public health officials. • Encourage any one representation may be the important case of an outbreak. Re.: http://www.cdc.gov/
Food can be made safer in the first place • Buy pasteurized milk (Now juice pasteurization is a recent important step forward that prevents E. coli O157:H7infections and many other diseases). • buy pasteurized fruit juices and ciders. Re.: http://www.cdc.gov/
Sign -Symptom • The illness it causes is often a severe and bloody diarrhea • Painful abdominal cramps, without much fever. • Hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) can occur several weeks after the initial symptoms. Re: http://www.cdc.gov/
Diagnosis • E. coli O157 are found by culturing stool samples . • Infection is suspectedif patients has bloody diarrheausually. • Culturing for E. coli O157:H7 is relatively simple and not expensive. • Bacteria does colorless colony on sorbitol- MacConkey (SMAC) agar. • http://www.ama-assn.org/resources/doc/infectious-disease/2004_food_o157.pdf
HUS-kidney failure due to E. coli O157:H7 infections • Hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS)- bloody diarrhea and can be severe if not treated promptly. • Most common age group are young children (4-5 years ). • It causes end stage renal failure in rare instances. • HUS: hemolytic anemia, thrombocytopenia, and acute renal failure. • Announcements & Events, Food Poisoning Info
Home treatment for diarrhea or bloody diarrhea caused by E. coli infection • Do not use nonprescription antibiotic • Take water frequently or a rehydration drink • Medical care if moderate dehydration • (dry mouth, dark brown urine with less volume ). http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/e-coli-infection-home-treatment
Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS)-blood test for thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura. • www.Announcements & Events, Food Poisoning Info
E. Coli under microscope http://www.nbafoodadvocate.com/magazine-editor-responds-to-congressmans-request-for-gao-investigation-of-e-coli-in-school-lunches-2245
Ginger extract blocked the toxin responsible for diarrhea Researchers stated in filed in archive Drugs, Vaccines and Therapeutics , Food and Agriculture on October 2, 2007 • “Ginger and its derivatives may be effective herbal supplements for the clinical treatment of enterotoxigenic E. coli diarrhea," • http://www.biotech-weblog.com/50226711/ginger_extract_may_treat_e_coli_diarrhea.php
E coli ,a gram (-ve) rod and facultative anaerobe • According to CDC near about 70,000 people every year affected with this specific type of E. coli in United States. • The most common type of E. coli is E. coli O157:H7. (Annis , 2010). Re.: http://www.cdc.gov/
Fight Bacteria- Prevention is better than cure. Re.: http://www.cdc.gov/
Primary audience of this presentation is general public and other stakeholders are : • Food and Drug Administration. www.fda.gov; • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. http://www.cdc.gov/foodborneburden/index.html. • National Institute of Health http://www.hhs.gov/; • Department of Agriculture . www.usda.gov
REFERENCES American Medical Association .(2011).Diagnosis and Management of Foodborne Illnesses . Retrieved from: http://www.ama-assn.org/resources/doc/infectious-disease/2004_food_o157.pdf Annis K. J. (2010). E. coli contamination outbreak in Maryland . Washington DC Injury Attorney Blog. Arsenault , R. J.(2011).Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS). Announcements & Events, Food Poisoning Info. Retrieved from : www.Announcements & Events, Food Poisoning Info
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