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Vero cytotoxin-producing Escherichia coli (VTEC): complications

Gastroenteritis, haemorrhagic colitis, haemolytic uraemic syndrome (HUS) and thrombotic thrombocytopaenic purpura (TTP) are complications of vero cytotoxin-producing Escherichia coli.

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Vero cytotoxin-producing Escherichia coli: complications

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This document describes the potential complications of vero cytotoxin-producing Escherichia coli, and how to handle them:

• gastroenteritis
• haemorrhagic colitis
• haemolytic uraemic syndrome (HUS)
• thrombotic thrombocytopaenic purpura (TTP)

• Published: 1 January 2014

• From: Public Health England
• Part of: Vero cytotoxin-producing Escherichia coli (VTEC): guidance, data and analysis