# Children hospitalized after E. coli outbreak

> Three children hospitalized with dangerous E. coli linked to SLO pumpkin patch.
- Title: Children hospitalized after E. coli outbreak · Sfgate
- Summary: Three children hospitalized with dangerous E. coli linked to SLO pumpkin patch. Three children hospitalized in serious condition after E. coli outbreak…
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- Source: Sfgate — https://sfgate.com/bayarea/article/ecoli-outbreak-slo-pumpkin-patch-22498247.php
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## 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.
## Key takeaway

Three children hospitalized in serious condition after E. coli outbreak potentially linked to Brookshire Farms pumpkin patch in San Luis Obispo County.