Girl treated for E.coli infection

May 24, 2013

The Centre for Health Protection has confirmed a case of E.coli O157:H7 infection involving a one-year-old girl living in Wan Chai.
 
It is the first case of the infection reported to the centre this year.
 
The girl fell ill on May 13 and saw a doctor on May 15. She tested positive for E.coli O157:H7. She did not need hospitalisation and her condition has been stable.
 
She has no recent travel history and her home contacts show no signs of infection.
 
The centre reminded people to maintain good personal, food and environmental hygiene to prevent infection.