Health News Desk: In many states of America, dozens of people are reported to have fallen ill due to E. coli virus found in contaminated food. It is being said that in many provinces people have fallen ill after eating McDonald’s burgers. According to the report of the US Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), people eating McDonald’s Quarter Pounder hamburger have become infected with E. Coli virus. Currently, this virus is spread more in Colorado and Nebraska but in many other states also. Its patients have been seen. There is also news of death of one person due to this virus. Let us know what E. Coli virus is, its symptoms and also methods of prevention.
What is E. coli virus?
What is E. coli virus? Health experts say that E. coli virus infects a person through undercooked and contaminated food. This virus is also said to cause a serious disease called 057:H7 strain. Even before this, in 1993, four children had died after eating undercooked burgers. Infection with E. coli virus affects the stomach. E. coli virus is called an intestinal germ which sticks to raw vegetables. It is often found in raw meat, raw vegetables, raw milk and raw fruits. If they are not washed and cleaned properly then E. coli bacteria enters the stomach and causes stomach upset.
Symptoms and methods of prevention of E. coli virus
E. coli virus destroys the digestive system of the patient. Its effect on a person’s digestive system is visible within three to four days of suffering from this infection. If treatment is not received on time, the situation may worsen. In this, first the patient has stomach pain. This pain increases and the patient starts having diarrhea. Along with this, the patient starts vomiting. The only way to prevent E. coli is to clean food and vegetables thoroughly and cook them thoroughly. One should avoid eating undercooked and raw food. If cooked food is left, it should be kept in the refrigerator within two hours. Avoid eating raw vegetables and raw meat. Be careful when eating raw milk and even dairy products. Wash hands with soap before cooking.
