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News release courtesy of the Brazos County Health Department:
The Brazos County Health Department (BCHD) has been notified of eight cases of diarrheal illness, possibly caused by Shiga-toxin producing Escherichia coli (STEC).
Five cases have been confirmed as E. Coli 0157:H7.
BCHD, in conjunction with the Texas Department of State Health Services is actively investigating these cases to determine if there is a commonality, and if so, what actions will be taken to prevent further cases.
BCHD recommends that any person who has signs or symptoms of STEC infection seek medical care.
Symptoms include severe stomach cramps, watery diarrhea (which is often bloody), and vomiting. Most people get better within 5-7 days, but children under 5 and people over 65 are at risk of further complications.
Click HERE to go to the Centers for Disease Control website for more information about E. coli