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2011 Germany E. coli O104:H4 outbreak

May 2011 – Jun 2011 · 49.00° N, 6.00° E

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When
May 2011 – Jun 2011
Kind
Epidemic
Coordinates
49.00° N, 6.00° E
Description
serious outbreak of foodborne illness focused in northern Germany in May through June 2011
Deaths
53

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2011 Germany E. coli O104:H4 outbreak

Foodborne illness outbreak

A novel strain of Escherichia coli O104:H4 bacteria caused a serious outbreak of foodborne illness focused in northern Germany in May through June 2011. The illness was characterized by bloody diarrhea, with a high frequency of serious complications, including hemolytic–uremic syndrome (HUS), a condition that requires urgent treatment.

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