The cases of the E. coli outbreak began to be reported to
health department officials on April 22, 2021, with the latest being reported
on May 1, 2021. According to health department officials, all seven cases
reported thus far have been children under the age of 14, three of which are
under the age of 5. Of the seven reported cases, six of them required
hospitalization.
Symptoms of STEC symptoms manifest after an incubation period
of 1 to 10 days; however, in the vast majority of cases, symptoms appear
between 3 and 4 days after exposure. The most common symptoms of STEC are high
fevers, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea that at times can be bloody, and severe
abdominal cramping.
For more information on the unknown E Coli Outbreak, to speak
to an E Coli Lawyer, or to inquire about an E Coli Lawsuit call,
1-888-335-4901.
