{"id":400,"date":"2013-05-10T21:57:20","date_gmt":"2013-05-10T21:57:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.terrybryant.com\/blogs\/?p=400"},"modified":"2025-03-11T10:47:35","modified_gmt":"2025-03-11T15:47:35","slug":"ecoli-outbreak-has-been-reported-in-brazos-county","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.terrybryant.com\/blogs\/ecoli-outbreak-has-been-reported-in-brazos-county","title":{"rendered":"An Ecoli Outbreak Has Been Reported In Brazos County!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p align=\"center\"><script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"http:\/\/v9.anv.bz\/scripts\/anv_mcp_9.js\"><\/script><script type=\"text\/javascript\">\/\/ <![CDATA[\nvar p = new anv_pl_def();p.loadVideoWithKey(\"eyJtIjoiR1JUViIsInAiOiIzMyIsInYiOiIyNTk2NzA1In0=\");\n\/\/ ]]><\/script><\/p><div id=\"glm-mobile-toc-box\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/div>\n<p>An E-coli outbreak has been reported in Brazos County.\u00a0 Eight persons have contracted the strain O157:H7.\u00a0 Two of these are young brothers from the Bryan College Station area, who remain in Texas Children\u2019s Hospital in Houston, TX.\u00a0 The remaining six are adults and have not been hospitalized.<\/p>\n<p>E. coli is a harmful bacterium that inhabits the digestive systems of animals that are warm-blooded.\u00a0 Most types of this organism can be harmless, but there are a few strains that cause humans severe distress.\u00a0 This particular strain, the O157:H7 is especially troublesome, because it secretes a type of toxin, known as Shiga, which erodes the interior lining of human kidneys.<\/p>\n<p>People infected with this strain are known to experience acute stomach pain, vomiting, and diarrhea mixed with blood.\u00a0 Typically, young and middle aged adults recover from the infection in 5 to 7 days.\u00a0 Health officials are more concerned about children younger than five and seniors past the age of 65.\u00a0 These groups are vulnerable to a number of complications that may result from infection, including hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), which is a type of kidney failure. In situations where your child has been affected by such complications, it&#8217;s important to seek proper medical care and consider legal guidance from a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.terrybryant.com\/personal-injury-lawyer\/humble\">personal injury lawyer<\/a> who can help you navigate any potential legal actions.\u00a0The two children admitted this week have been reported as fighting for their lives.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, the ultimate source of the E-Coli outbreak remains undetermined.\u00a0 Officials inspected a number of local restaurants to see if all those infected had possibly eaten at the same establishments.\u00a0 The investigation ruled out this possibility when they learned that patients had all eaten at different places the week that they contracted the bacteria.\u00a0 Further investigations into local stores and food distributors have likewise failed to turn up any evidence.\u00a0 Some now believe that the source lies beyond the local area.<\/p>\n<p>Officials caution that this particular strain can be exacerbated by antibiotics.\u00a0 Parents who suspect their children may be infected should not give antibiotics, but rather seek immediate medical attention. If you believe a healthcare provider has acted negligently in such a situation, consult a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.terrybryant.com\/houston-medical-malpractice-lawyer\">medical malpractice lawyer<\/ato understand your legal options.\t\t\n<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>An E-coli outbreak has been reported in Brazos County.\u00a0 Eight persons have contracted the strain O157:H7.\u00a0 Two of these are young brothers from the Bryan College Station area, who remain in Texas Children\u2019s Hospital in Houston, TX.\u00a0 The remaining six are adults and have not been hospitalized. 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