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E.coli O157 & Haemolytic Uraemic Syndrome


E.coli in Orkney

21st August 2012

NHS Orkney has reported that 5 cases of E.coli infection, with 2 people receiving treatment in hospital for the O157 strain.

The cases have occurred in two different areas of Orkney and there is no current indication that there is a link between them. However, an investigation is ongoing.




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27th August 2012

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21st August 2012

NHS Orkney has reported that 5 cases of E.coli infection, with 2 people receiving treatment in hospital for the O157 strain. The cases have occurred in two different areas of Orkney and there is no current indication that ther... ...read on
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21st August 2012

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