They are a common occupant of all animals. Anytime we eat something, drink something, or touch our hands to something that has been either a part of or has been near where animals are, there is always the potential to ingest these bacteria. In some cases, acquisition of this information may provide an advantage for survival. Consequently, this strain of E.coli , and all of its progeny produced this toxin. A condition particularly dangerous to small children -even lethal.
Children are too small to tolerate very much blood and fluid loss.
For this reason, small children should not be allowed to become dehydrated, even in mild cases of diarrhea. In severe cases, permanent kidney damage occurs. This bacterium can also be very dangerous to the elderly or infirm. There can be a combination of HUS and other things which involve the blood system. Recent News 1.