Arthur Johnson Memorial Library

Hayhurst, Chris

E. Coli Chris Hayhurst - 1st ed. - New York : Rosen Pub. Group, 2004. - 64 p. : col. ill. ; 24 cm. - Epidemics .

A history of E. coli -- Less famous outbreaks -- The science of the sickness -- Current research and cures -- The future of E. coli.

Describes a dangerous new strain of E. coli, called O157:H7, which appeared in 1982, how it is spread via contaminated meat, milk, vegetables, water, or person to person, the symptoms of the disease, and the methods used to handle outbreaks.

12 years and up

0823942015 (lib. bdg.)

2003000751


Escherichia coli O157:H7
Escherichia coli infections
E. coli infections.
Diseases

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