Village hit by seven cases of E coli 0157
Published Date:
29 August 2008
AN INVESTIGATION is under way into seven cases of E coli in a single Aberdeenshire village.
NHS Grampian and Aberdeenshire Council said those diagnosed with the 0157 strain shared a private water supply to eight homes in Auchinclech, near Westhill. The health board said that there were eight other individuals with similar symptoms, and an investigation was under way.
NHS Grampian said children were among those suffering from the infection.
Two adults were admitted to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary and have since been discharged, while the remainder were seen by their GPs. An NHS Grampian spokesman said: "None of those affected is currently giving cause for concern."
Householders in the affected homes are being advised to boil their water.
The full article contains 127 words and appears in The Scotsman newspaper.
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Last Updated:
28 August 2008 9:38 PM
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Source:
The Scotsman
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Location:
Edinburgh
