UK: 12 Armagh children have E. coli infection

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Seven children in County Armagh have been infected with E. coli O157, the Public Health Agency has confirmed.

It is understood none of them are seriously ill. They all attend the same day nursery in the Lurgan area.

It is closing temporarily as a precaution, until the infection source is identified.

Dr Neil Irvine, PHA, said the children were tested when the agency became aware of one confirmed case and another possible case of the bug.

"All appropriate infection control measures are being taken.

"The nursery is co-operating fully with the PHA."

Parents of children who attend the nursery have been contacted to advise them of the situation and what they should do. Parents are encouraged to contact their GP if their child develops diarrhoea.

"Locally, it is a surprise that an outbreak of E coli has taken place," said SDLP councillor for the area, Mary McAlinden.

"I think it would be everybody's priority to get to the bottom of what has happened."

Symptoms normally develop after ingesting contaminated foods or liquids or having been in contact with infected animals.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-11191496

 

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Re: UK: Seven Armagh children have E. coli infection

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12 children infected with E.coli


Twelve children in County Armagh have been infected with the E.coli bug, the Public Health Agency (PHA) has confirmed.

Seven who attend the Holly House nursery in Dollingstown were infected with the potentially dangerous 0157 strain of the bacteria.

The PHA said a further five cases were identified after screening. None of the children are seriously ill.

Holly House has been temporarily closed until the source is identified.

A PHA official said tests at the site gave no evidence to suggest that the nursery was the cause of the outbreak.

"We greatly appreciate the response of parents which has been overwhelmingly supportive," the spokeswoman added.

"We are now working towards reopening the nursery which we expect to be during the course of this week."

The PHA is working with Craigavon Borough Council's environmental health department to investigate the outbreak.

Dr Neil Irvine, consultant in health protection at the agency, said: "The nursery remains closed and all appropriate infection control measures are being taken and the nursery is co-operating fully with the PHA."

Symptoms normally develop after ingesting contaminated foods or liquids or having been in contact with infected animals.


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150 screened after Lurgan E-coli outbreak


Holly House nursery in Dollingstown voluntarily closed after twelve toddlers contracted the illness.

An industrial cleaning operation is underway at the premises and an investigation is being carried out, but it is understood that none of the children are seriously ill.

Dr Neil Irvine, Consultant in Health Protection at the Public Health Agency said: "The measures have been in place since Wednesday."

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