E. coli's wide reach in northeast Oklahoma could grow

 
By John David Sutter
Published: August 28, 2008

The state Health Department on Wednesday linked a dangerous strain of E. coli bacteria to an intestinal disease outbreak in northeast Oklahoma that has killed one person and hospitalized 41 others.

The discovery is expected to help hospitals care for the outbreak's victims, most of whom have come down with stomach cramps and severe, bloody diarrhea. Some are being treated for kidney failure. The confirmation will als...


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