E. coli outbreak: Deadly bacteria found in American carrots, advised to throw them out of home; This is how to identify infection

Carrots grown by Grimmway Farms

According to Grimway Farms, all the carrots it grows have been infected. Children, elderly and people with weak immunity are most affected by eating carrots infected with E. coli bacteria.

The CDC has asked people to avoid eating carrots. According to the CDC, infected carrots are no longer available in any stores, but people who have carrots at home should throw them away immediately. (Image Source: pixabay)

What is E. coli infection?

According to clevelandclinic.org, E. coli is a group of bacteria that live in the intestines of humans and animals. It can cause infection in many parts of the body.

Most of the time they can remain in the intestine without causing any harm, but there are some E. coli bacteria whose consumption can be fatal. From this gastrointestinal diseases The risk of occurrence increases. (Image Source: pixabay)

How does E. coli occur?

E. coli strains that cause diarrhea are spread through the fecal-oral route. This means when bacteria in the stool, which are in amounts too small to be visible, reach your mouth and digestive system. Some strains can also spread through undercooked meat and unpasteurized beverages. (Image Source: pixabay)

Symptoms of Escherichia coli poisoning

According to the US Department of Agriculture, symptoms of E-coli poisoning usually appear in 2 to 8 days and last for about 1 week. Its symptoms include:

1. Bloody diarrhea: In some cases, there may be bloody diarrhea, especially associated with the E. coli O157 strain.
2. Stomach cramps: You may feel discomfort or upset in the stomach.
3. Fever: Mild fever may also occur.
4. Fatigue and weakness: lack of water in the body Due to this, you may feel tired and weak.
5. Decrease in urination: The amount of urine may decrease due to lack of water in the body.
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How many days does it take for symptoms of E. coli infection to appear?

Symptoms of E. coli infection usually appear within 3 to 5 days after consuming contaminated food or water. However, some types of bacteria can make you sick within a few hours. Sometimes, it may take up to 10 days for symptoms to appear.
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Special reasons for having E. coli:

Eating contaminated food:
This includes undercooked meat and raw fruits and vegetables that have not been washed properly.
Drinking unpasteurized beverages:
Such as unpasteurized milk, cider or juice (and foods made from them, such as cheese or ice cream).
Drinking dirty water:
Lakes, rivers or ponds containing animal and human feces, swimming pools or untreated drinking water can spread the infection.
Touching feces or contaminated surfaces:
Bacteria can get on hands when changing diapers, touching farm animals, or touching objects or surfaces that have come in contact with an infected person. These cause infection when they enter the mouth from hands.
Not cleaning properly:
Not cleaning up properly after using the bathroom can cause E. coli from stool to reach your urinary tract, causing a UTI.
Infant infection at birth:Newborn babies can get E. coli infection during birth.

In these situations go to the hospital immediately

If the condition is serious due to infection, the patient should be immediately admitted to the hospital. Especially if the following symptoms appear: dizziness on standing, diarrhea and fever above 102 degrees, diarrhea for more than three days, continuously. vomiting, bloody diarrheaDecreased urination and dehydration.
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