Epidemic Profile of Shiga-Toxin–Producing<i>Escherichia coli</i>O104:H4 Outbreak in Germany

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Authors

Christina Frank · Robert Koch Institute

Dirk Werber · Robert Koch Institute

Jakob P. Cramer · University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf

Mona Askar · Robert Koch Institute

Mirko Faber · Robert Koch Institute

Matthias an der Heiden · Robert Koch Institute

Helen Bernard ·

Abstract

In this outbreak, caused by an unusual E. coli strain, cases of the hemolytic-uremic syndrome occurred predominantly in adults, with a preponderance of cases occurring in women. The hemolytic-uremic syndrome developed in more than 20% of the identified cases.

Topics & Keywords

Escherichia coli research studies Viral gastroenteritis research and epidemiology Salmonella and Campylobacter epidemiology

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: New England Journal of Medicine

Volume 365, Issue 19, pp. 1771-1780

DOI: 10.1056/nejmoa1106483

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