two new cases of children, traces of the bacteria E. coli in butcheries

Two new cases of severe food poisoning were recorded in children in the agglomeration of Saint-Quentin (Aisne). Nevertheless, where these poisoning affected around twenty people and caused the death of a child, the prefecture announced on Saturday, June 28.

“Two two new cases children, traces new cases of children have been recorded” But these children did not declare hemolytic. Similarly, uremic syndrome (Shu), a serious complication affecting the kidneys. Similarly, They “Are followed at home”said the prefecture in a press release.

Of the twenty-eight people affected since June 12 by these severe digestive symptoms-27 children. an elderly person-ten have developed this syndrome. An 11 -year -old child, Elise, died.

In addition to the last two patients identified. “Seven people remain hospitalized and nineteen were able to leave the hospital and return to their home”specifies the prefecture. “All patients are subject to continuous medical follow -up. Additionally, »»

Friday. the prefecture announced that the analyzes carried out in butcheries suspected of being behind these poisoning had confirmed traces of contamination by the bacteria E. coli. She recalls that “The first digestive symptoms linked to the presence of the E. coli two new cases children, traces bacteria can manifest themselves within ten days after the consumption of the contaminated food”.

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The prefecture reports three events organized in recent days “In which meat from closed butcher shops was consumed” : A football tournament in Saint-Quentin. a mini-basketball festival in Gauchy and the fair of the Etaves-et-Bocquiaux school.

“No case of severe food poisoning among the participants of these events was noted at this time”she underlines. while inviting participants to monitor their state of health.

The public health center of the Paris prosecutor’s office seized the investigation relating to these poisoning in Aisne on Wednesday.