E.coli mutation
in the news
Scottsdale,
AZ June 2011
The World
Health Organization said this morning that “The E. coli bacteria
responsible for a mysterious outbreak in Europe that has left 18 people
dead and sickened hundreds is a new strain that has never been seen
before.” The new strain has “various characteristics that
make it more virulent and toxin-producing.”
Scientists
sequencing the bacteria strains found in the outbreak said it was caused by
“an entirely new super-toxic E. coli strain” that has several antibiotic
resistant genes.
Sadly for those
affected, it is not just about recovering from this type of infection; it
is also about recovering from the treatment to end the infection.
The WHO
recommends that to avoid food-borne illnesses people wash their hands
before eating or cooking food, separating raw and cooked meat from other
foods, thoroughly cooking food, and washing fruits and vegetables,
especially if eaten raw. Experts also recommend peeling raw fruits and
vegetables if possible.
The creation of
Ai/E10 in 1993 resulted directly from the recognition of this
problem. We need to keep our immune function vibrant so we can
respond as effectively as possible to these new challenges if we get
caught-up in one of them. The food chain is always at risk and we
need to be alert to the dangers of contaminated food. It doesn’t just
happen in apparent unsanitary places. It can happen anywhere.
If you are
traveling this summer, or anytime, it is always a good idea to increase
your daily use of Ai/E10. Remember to “think immune.”
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