More than 100 people have caught the disease since the end of May.
What are the symptoms of E.coli? More than 100 people have been sent to hospital after a single outbreak of E.coli, leaving many concerned they may be the next one to catch the disease. At least 113 people have contracted the disease, with the UK Health Security Agency saying they are most likely linked to a nationally distributed food item All the cases recorded in the outbreak involve Shiga toxin-producing E.
Symptoms begin to develop between 24 to 72 hours after catching the infection. Trish Mannes, Incident Director at UKHSA, said: ‘Symptoms of infections with STEC include severe and sometimes bloody diarrhoea, stomach cramps, vomiting and fever. ‘If you have diarrhoea and vomiting, you can take steps to avoid passing it on to family and friends.’ How can I prevent catching it? Those who have been infected are advised to stay away from public places for two days to prevent the spread of infection.
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