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Children hospitalized after E. coli outbreak
Three children hospitalized with dangerous E. coli linked to SLO pumpkin patch.
In brief
Three children hospitalized with dangerous E. coli linked to SLO pumpkin patch. Three children hospitalized in serious condition after E. coli outbreak potentially linked to Brookshire Farms pumpkin patch in San Luis Obispo County. Originally reported by Sfgate.
E. coli outbreak investigation
Public health officials are investigating a dangerous E. coli outbreak potentially linked to Brookshire Farms pumpkin patch in San Luis Obispo County.
Five sickened including children
At least five people, including three children, have been sickened with a dangerous type of E. coli bacteria after visiting Brookshire Farms.
Three children hospitalized
Three children were hospitalized in serious condition and are being treated in the pediatric intensive care unit.
E. coli risks for children
Children under 5 are most at risk for severe symptoms due to their small size from Shiga toxin-producing E. coli infections.
E. coli treatment concerns
Antibiotics aren’t traditionally used for Shiga toxin-producing E. coli infections as they can release massive amounts of toxin causing septic shock.
The headline
Three children hospitalized in serious condition after E. coli outbreak potentially linked to Brookshire Farms pumpkin patch in San Luis Obispo County.
