Source: Carmel Valley News
Two Carmel Creek Elementary School girls, ages 7 and 9, have been hospitalized after becoming sick with an E.coli infection, the San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency reported Oct. 29. The girls are expected to recover.
Health officials have not found the source of the E.coli, but officials at Carmel Creek Elementary have notified parents as a precaution, reports the HHSA.
E.coli can be found in a variety of entities, such as lettuce, unpasteurized apple cider, undercooked hamburger, raw milk, and from contact with animals at venues like petting zoos and animal exhibits.
Symptoms of an E.coli infection include abdominal cramps and bloody diarrhea. While the illness usually clears up within five to 10 days, a small percentage of those infected may develop a condition that can lead to kidney failure.
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