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Increase in EHEC instances in MV - Officials discuss potential outbreak

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In Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, a federal state in Germany, an outbreak of Enterohaemorrhagic Escherichia coli (EHEC) infections is being investigated. The State Office for Health and Social Affairs (Lagus) made the announcement, citing an increasing number of severe illness cases, particularly the hemolytic-uremic syndrome (HUS) in children.

As of Wednesday, five new EHEC cases were reported, four of which have the HUS complication. All the reported children are aged between 1 and 9 years. The total number of EHEC cases in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern has risen to 31 since mid-August, with 12 cases having the HUS complication.

The suspected food responsible for the EHEC outbreak has not been definitively identified. Both food and animal contact are suspected as potential sources of infection. The investigation is also taking place in Rostock, one of the federal states in Germany.

EHEC is a disease-causing strain of an intestinal bacterium mainly found in ruminants. These microbes produce Shiga toxins, strong cell poisons that can cause severe diarrhea in humans, up to bloody diarrhea, as well as HUS. Children are particularly at risk because their immune system and organs are not yet fully developed.

The Robert Koch Institute (RKI) defines an outbreak as when the number of people with a certain infectious disease in a region and/or time period exceeds the expected number of these diseases. Currently, a total of 19 patients are being treated in the hospital.

Lagus is collaborating with the responsible health authorities, the RKI, and the food authorities to investigate the cases and find a possible source of infection. Four cases were reported from different federal states (Berlin, Brandenburg, North Rhine-Westphalia, and Ludwigslust-Parchim district), while one case was reported from the Schwerin city administration.

The cause of the EHEC infections in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern remains unclear. The public is advised to follow good hygiene practices, particularly when handling food and animals, to minimise the risk of infection. The authorities urge anyone experiencing symptoms of EHEC to seek medical attention immediately.

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