Experts have outlined the symptoms of the bacterial infection which is usually uncomplicated but which can leave people fighting for their lives in hospital
Health chiefs are urging people to take extra care after an outbreak of E. coli left dozens of people in hospital. There have been 113 cases of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli in the UK since May 25.
Infections caused by STEC bacteria can cause severe bloody diarrhoea and, in some cases, more serious complications. It is often transmitted by eating contaminated food but can also be spread by close contact with an infected person, as well as direct contact with an infected animal or its environment.
What symptoms should I watch for? According to Trish Mannes, Incident Director at UKHSA there are a number of symptoms to look out for. These include:
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