E Coli invade Europe: After Germany, e coli outbreak hit France

In early summer, the bacterium E. coli creates anxiety. After Germany and Sweden, France, in turn, is affected. In Morocco, there are no reported cases but must remain vigilant. In summer, the strict adherence to hygiene is the best prevention.



After Germany, France, in turn, influenced by the "killer bacteria". Since Wednesday, the children treated at the University Hospital of Lille after eating hamburgers from Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands. State one of them has worsened on Friday while at the beginning of this week in Germany, a boy two years died of the bacteria E-coli. This is the youngest victims of this epidemic, until now responsible for 37 deaths, including 36 in Germany and one in Sweden.

The most common bacteria in the world is E coli, which colonizes the digestive tract warm-blooded animals, known to scientists. Observed in all forms for two centuries, used to produce medicines (including insulin for diabetics), enzymes (used in detergents), polymer (plastic to replace) and even biofuels. It joins with other bacteria that make it deadly and very difficult to treat.

After a bird flu pandemic (in 2004) and swine flu (2009), the world's attention focused on the virus. But now, for the first time, the microbes of the most common species that creates a real health crisis in Europe. Bacteria E. coli causes bleeding from the digestive system. It is also accompanied by severe abdominal pain and lead to severe cases, lead to kidney problems. Although the mobilization of health authorities have been deployed in several countries, still failed to penetrate the mysteries of health crises caused by E coli. Strains resistant to all antibiotics known to date. Drug, which was previously intended to treat a rare blood can be effective. This compound is currently being tested in Germany.

Initially, the German government has accused Spain of cucumber as a cause of outbreaks of E coli, it dropped the sales of vegetables and increase the anger of farmers Spain. Cucumber sprouts from farms in Germany have been contaminated. Tests conducted by biologists at the Swiss Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) has confirmed the suspicion: the bacterial strain O104: H4 E. coli, enterohemorrhagic (EHEC) was detected in a packet of seeds germinated from organic farming to Gärtnerhof Bienenbüttel, in northern Germany.

In France, which is responsible for food poisoning of children treated at the University Hospital of Lille is the burger. Though caused by E. coli, an infection that occurred in France have no connection with the outbreak in Germany. Agency for Health Region Nord / Pas de Calais to say with certainty that the E-coli bacteria responsible for this hospital is not "the same strain as the seeds germinate in Germany."

Now what about Morocco? To date, no cases were reported. There is no special reason to panic. However, in seasons when the trend of consumption of fruits and vegetables that are high, care should be taken. In addition to the basic rules of hygiene such as washing hands regularly, gastroenterologists are advised to add a drop of bleach to wash fruits and vegetables and not eating them with their skin. As for meat, it should be eaten cooked, the bacteria E-coli that do not support high temperatures.