Health investigators in Snohomish County are looking for a link in 14 E. coli cases. Investigators are trying to find if there's a single source of the bacteria.
By Justin Arnold
Herald Writer
"Public health in Snohomish County is working to solve this disease puzzle," Goldbaum said. "No single source is jumping out at us from the preliminary investigation. However, we learn more with each interview and each lab test." more
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Snohomish Health District 6 cases of Ecoli
Source of 6 E. coli cases sought
By Sharon Salyer
Herald Writer
Snohomish Health District officials are investigating at least six confirmed cases of E. coli, a bacterium often spread by contaminated food that can cause people to become seriously ill.
In rare cases, E. coli O157:H7 can cause kidney failure and death.
Dr. Gary Goldbaum, health officer, said Friday evening that while at least six cases have been confirmed, health officials still don't know what caused people to become ill. read more
By Sharon Salyer
Herald Writer
Snohomish Health District officials are investigating at least six confirmed cases of E. coli, a bacterium often spread by contaminated food that can cause people to become seriously ill.
In rare cases, E. coli O157:H7 can cause kidney failure and death.
Dr. Gary Goldbaum, health officer, said Friday evening that while at least six cases have been confirmed, health officials still don't know what caused people to become ill. read more
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