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  • Louisiana Foodborne Illness Lawyers / Arkansas Food Poisoning Attorneys, Mississippi, Texas

    Food Poisoning

    The foodborne illness lawyers at Neblett, Beard & Arsenault promote food safety through legal advocacy, information outreach and analysis of food poisoning outbreaks.

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    E.coli

    E. coli O157:H7 causes severe bloody diarrhea and painful abdominal cramps. In about 5% of cases, a complication called hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) can occur after the initial symptoms.

  • LA Food Poisoning Lawyers / Texas Salmonella Attorneys, Food Illness Outbreak, Arkansas, MS

    Salmonella

    A 2009 Consumer Reports investigation revealed that 67% of broiler chickens had tested positive for Salmonella and Campylobacter.

Enterohemorrhagic Colitis

What is Enterohemorrhagic Colitis?

Enterohemorrhagic colitis is a serious illness which affects the large intestine and can be caused by an infection from harmful bacteria such as Shigella and Shiga Toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) such as E. coli 0157:H7.

What are the symptoms of Enterohemorrhagic Colitis?

Symptoms of enterohemorrhagic colitis generally onset about 3 to 4 days after the Shigella or STEC pathogens are ingested. Symptoms of acute enterohemorrhagic colitis include:

  • Abdominal cramping / pain
  • Low grade fever
  • Bloody diarrhea
  • Mild nausea / vomiting

How long does Enterohemorrhagic Colitis last?

Enterohemorrhagic colitis caused by STEC and Shigella typically lasts about a week. But for some individuals, enterohemorrhagic colitis is only the beginning of their illness as infection with STEC and Shigella can cause severe and life threatening complications.

Who is most at risk for Enterohemorrhagic Colitis?

Everyone who ingests Shigella or STEC is at risk of developing enterohemorrhagic colitis.  Some groups are at a higher risk of infection with Shigella and STEC thus they are at higher risk of developing enterohemorrhagic colitis. Those in the high risk groups include:

  • Young children, especially those under the age of four
  • The elderly
  • Individuals with compromised immune systems

What are the complications associated with Enterohemorrhagic Colitis?

Advocating for Food Safety

The foodborne illness attorneys at Neblett, Beard & Arsenault promote food safety through legal advocacy, information outreach and analysis of food poisoning outbreaks. For nearly three decades, the food poisoning attorneys at Neblett, Beard & Arsenault have helped people harmed by contaminated foods or beverages, including clients in Texas, Arkansas, Mississippi, Louisiana and across the country.

If you or a loved one has suffered serious complications from a foodborne illness, please contact Neblett, Beard & Arsenault for a free evaluation of your case. Contact our firm by calling 1-800-256-1050 or use our online contact form.

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