E coli O 157 H 7 food born

E. coli O 157: H 7 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

Foodborne disease � Disease caused by consumption of contaminated foods or beverages. � Microbes, or pathogens contaminate foods causes 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 O 157: H 7 Infections � As of March 22, 2011, 14 persons infected with the outbreak strain of E. coli serotype O 157: H 7 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 O 157: H 7 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 protect themselves 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. : Fight BAC!(TM) education campaign

CDC urges health care professionals to: • • Establish the causes in a patient's illness and ways to prevent foodborne disease. Stool cultures and testing for pathogens –eg. E. coli O 157: H 7 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 O 157: H 7 infections 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 O 157 are found by culturing stool samples. � Infection is suspected if patients has bloody diarrhea usually. � Culturing for E. coli O 157: H 7 is relatively simple and not expensive. � Bacteria does colorless colony on sorbitol. Mac. Conkey (SMAC) agar. http: //www. ama-assn. org/resources/doc/infectious-disease/2004_food_o 157. pdf

HUS-kidney failure due to E. coli O 157: H 7 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-editorresponds-to-congressmans-request-for-gaoinvestigation-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 O 157: H 7. (Annis , 2010). Re. : http: //www. cdc. gov/

Fight Bacteria- Prevention is better than cure. Clean Check Separate Fight Bacteria Throw away Cook Chill 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. amaassn. org/resources/doc/infectious-disease/2004_food_o 157. 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

REFERENCES Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2008). Retrieved from: http: //www. cdc. gov/nczved/divisions/dfbmd/diseases/ecoli_o 157 h 7/. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2011). Retrieved from : http: //www. cdc. gov/nczved/divisions/dfbmd/diseases/ecoli_o 157 h 7/ Goodsell, D. (2007). E. coli. Image. Retrievedfrom: http: //www. ecoliblog. com/2007/06/

REFERENCES Safdar, N. , Said, A. , Gangnon, R. E. , Maki, D. G. (2002). Risk of hemolytic uremic syndrome after antibiotic treatment of Escherichia coli O 157: H 7 enteritis: a metaanalysis. Jaurnal of American Medical Association, 288, 8, 996 -1001 Schneider, M. J. (2011). Introduction to public health. Sudbury , MA : Jones and Bartlett publishers. The Biotech Weblog (2007) . Retrieved from : http: //www. biotech- weblog. com/50226711/ginger_extract_may_treat_e_coli_diarrhea. php

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