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Latest data shows huge spike in E. coli infections in England

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Abstract

More than 2,000 cases of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) were reported in England in 2022, an increase of almost 80 percent from the year before. According to the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), 2,063 cultured-confirmed cases of STEC were reported, an increase of 79.2 percent compared to 1,151 in 2021.
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  • Publication Date
    19 May 2025
  • Primary Author
    Joe Whitworth
  • Source
    Food Safety News
  • Language
    English
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