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Two E. coli Cases in Snohomish County, Washington Added to King County
Two E. coli cases in Snohomish County, Washington state, have been identified, according to a press release from the Snohomish Health District. These cases, in a 20-year-old woman and a 10-year-old child, are apparently connected to the seven children who are sick with Shiga Toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) infections in King County, Washington.
The child has been hospitalized, but no further information about him or her has been shared with the public for patient privacy considerations.
Dr. Chris Spitters, Health Information Officer for the Snohomish Health District, said in a statement, “The exact source of E. coli contamination can be difficult to pinpoint, but public health interviews lead us to believe the cases may be linked to eating fresh produce. While we continue working with our partners on this investigation, it’s an important reminder to always wash produce items well before eating them, to avoi
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