The Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health is investigating five recent confirmed cases of E. coli in the province — including 2 cases here in Saint John and 3 others in Fredericton.
One person has been admitted to hospital while the others have been released from emergency rooms.
Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Eilish Cleary says they don’t know if the cases have a common source. She urges the importance of washing your hands thoroughly after using the bathroom or changing diapers, and stresses you to wash fruits & veggies and fully cooking meat before eating.
Symptoms of this E. coli strand are severe cramps, bloody diarrhea, abdominal pain and vomiting. Some people may develop anemia and kidney problems.
Cleary said anyone experiencing these symptoms should seek advice from their health care provider and continue to wash their hands and properly prepare food.
