What to do if your water is contaminated with E. coli An expert has shared the four main warning signs of a potentially deadly infection to spot amid an outbreak in the UK. As reported, 113 people were confirmed to be infected with the Shiga toxigenic (STEC) variant of E.
coli. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has warned this is “likely” caused by a nationally distributed food as cases have appeared in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. And in December, one person in Scotland was reported to have died after contracting E.
coli . Speaking with http://Express.co.
uk , Navin Khosla - a pharmacist at NowPatient has shared advice on spotting the signs of an E.coli infection. “The UK Health Security Agency is advising Brits to be vigilant after an E.
coli outbreak was reported, which is believed to have been caused by a nationally distributed food item,” he said. READ MORE Search for mystery 'nationally distributed food item' that spread E.coli to 113 Diarrhoea, which can contain blood, is one sign of an E.
coli infection (Image: Getty Images) “Although a number of the 113 people who have contracted the infection have been admitted to hospital, in most cases, people will recover in around seven days if they follow the correct guidance in terms of treatment.” He explained more about what E.coli is.
Navin said: “E.coli is found in the lining of the gut in almost all humans and animals, however, some E.coli bacteria which can be found in contaminated water an.
