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PRO/AH/EDR> E. coli EHEC – Canada: O121

E. coli -- CanadaThere have been 12 cases of _E. coli_ O121 with a matching genetic fingerprint reported in 3 provinces: British Columbia (4), Saskatchewan (4), and Newfoundland and Labrador (4). The illness onset dates range from November to December 2016. A total of 4 individuals have been hospitalized. These individuals have recovered or are recovering. The investigation into the source of the outbreak is ongoing.Two of the commonest ways to come into contact with _E. coli_ such as this one are Read more [...]