Outbreak of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) O26-associated pediatric hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) cases linked to the consumption of soft, raw cow's milk cheeses, France, March–May 2019

Published on 30 May 2019 Updated on 23 October 2019

We report an outbreak of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC)-associated pediatric hemolytic uremic syndrome linked to the consumption of raw cow's milk soft cheeses. From March 25 to May 27, 2019, 16 outbreak cases infected with STEC O26 (median age: 22 months) were identified. Interviews and trace-back investigations using loyalty cards identified the consumption of raw milk cheeses from a single producer. Trace-forward investigations revealed that these cheeses were distributed internationally.

Author(s): Jones Gabrielle, Lefèvre Sophie, Donguy Marie-Pierre, Nisavanh Athinna, Terpant Garance, Fougère Erica, Vaissière Emmanuelle, Guinard Anne, Mailles Alexandra, de Valk Henriette, Fila Marc, Tanné Corentin, Le Borgne Caroline, Weill François-Xavier, Bonacorsi Stéphane, Jourdan-Da Silva Nathalie, Mariani-Kurkdjian Patricia

Publishing year: 2019

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