Tips to avoid bacteria E. Coli

Already 35 people have died from the outbreak of E. Coli bacteria in Germany and several other European countries. While 812 of 3256 of those infected are still struggling to beat death, a report based Center for Disease Prevention and Control Europe

Already 35 people have died from the outbreak of E. Coli bacteria in Germany and several other European countries. While 812 of 3256 of those infected are still struggling to beat death, a report based Center for Disease Prevention and Control Europe

The majority experienced bloody diarrhea, and not a little suffering kidney complications because of E. Coli.

These case was obviously spread panic throughout the world. Fear is quite reasonable because E. Coli is a type of bacteria found everywhere: water, food, soil, toilet, kitchen, until the air.

Must be vigilant. However, it should be underlined that not all dangerous E. coli. Only certain types can lead to serious illnesses, such as E. Coli strain O104: H4 is endemic in Germany recently, and the E. coli strain O157: H7 outbreak in the United States in 1982.

Types O104: H4 was included as one of Enterohaemorrhagic E. Coli (EHEC), which can cause an infected experience bloody diarrhea. Even these cases often progress to haemolytic uraemic syndrome (HUS), a disease that can cause kidney failure and other complications of other infections.

E. coli live in the temperature of 7 degrees centigrade and die at a temperature of 70 degrees centigrade. So if food is properly cooked, the bacteria will die.

To avoid the dangers of E. Coli, see the guide Katherine Zeratsky, RD, LD, Mayo Clinic nutrition expert:

1. Note the appearance, smell and taste of food and drink before going into the body.

2. Wash food thoroughly. Rub entire surface with a soft.

3. Wash hands, furniture, and kitchen utensils with soap and warm water before use.

4. Separate raw food from ready meals.

5. Cook until cooked food with a minimum temperature of 71 degrees centigrade.

6. Keep food with good storage techniques in the refrigerator.

7. Avoid juices, dairy products, and unpasteurized apple drink.

8. Avoid consumption of beverages from water sources polluted.

The symptoms caused by E coli bacteria

Here's Disease Symptoms Due to Escherichia Coli (E. Coli) Bacteria. In European countries, the bacteria E. Coli has infected thousands of people. In fact, has made dozens of people died

Here's Disease Symptoms Due to Escherichia Coli (E. Coli) Bacteria. In European countries, the bacteria E. Coli has infected thousands of people. In fact, has made dozens of people died.

E.coli bacteria found in human intestines and warm-blooded animals. Most are not dangerous. But there are certain strains, namely enterohaemorrhagic E. coli (EHEC) which can lead to dangerous and deadly disease, the incidence in Europe today.

Symptoms of this disease in the form of abdominal pain like cramps and diarrhea. In some cases, can even remove bloody diarrhea (haemorrhagic colitis). It can also be a fever and vomiting.

The incubation period of bacteria ranged from three to eight days, an average of four days. Most patients can be cured within 10 days. But in special circumstances, may progress to severe disease in a condition called haemolytic uraemic syndrome (HUS).

HUS is characterized by acute renal failure, anemia and platelet deficiency (acute renal failure, haemolytic anemia and thrombocytopenia). Including neurological disorders to stroke and coma. It is estimated that up to about 10 percent of patients infected with EHEC will progress to HUS a mortality rate ranging between 3-5 percent.

To prevent EHEC and HUS, the key is to behave in a clean and healthy living. For example, by washing hands with soap after defecation and before eating.

World Health Organization (WHO) recommends five keys to food safety and how to avoid E Coli. Ie keep clean, separate raw materials with cooked food, cook food until cooked, keep foods at safe temperatures and use clean water for washing food.