America: The outbreak of E.coli intestinal bacteria again

Spinach is one of the causes of E, coli intestinal infections in the United States.(Health.vnn.vn photo)

On November 3, New Jersey State officials in the United States said that during the past two weeks E.coli intestinal bacteria had re-emerged, causing at least 15 people to be infected, including two adult cases. severely infected and the rest are children aged 7-14.

So far, local officials have not yet identified the cause and origin of this E. coli invasion mainly in children.

Investigators also gathered to inspect the Taco Bell restaurant in South Plainfield, USA, where 11 victims entered the restaurant that was infected with the bacteria. At the same time, on December 3, Taco Bell restaurant had to be closed for local health inspectors to do inspection work with 21 employees working here.

Mr. David Papi, Middlesex County Health Director, said " E. coli intestinal bacterial disease has really serious outbreaks ."

On the night of December 3, the seven latest victims of three Middlesex, Monmouth and Somerset counties were hospitalized, including two dangerous cases of urinary obstruction syndrome, which could lead to a complete risk of kidney failure. .

Spinach is a dark green vegetable rich in vitamin B9 that helps the body to form healthy cells.At the same time, it is also an excellent source of Lutein, an antioxidant agent that significantly reduces the range of cancer effects.

According to US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention experts, the E. coli bacteria outbreaks in New Jersey State are found in goats, sheep and cows.

Most cases of this type of bacteria are caused by eating undercooked cattle. In addition, the experts of this bacterium can spread from person to person in a different way than to wash their hands before eating.

E.coli bacteria can be found in green vegetables, dark green vegetables such as spinach. The pathway of infection of these bacteria is mainly through the feces.

Also in the beginning of this year, the US state of California had 3 deaths and more than 200 people were infected with E.coli intestinal bacteria by eating spinach.

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