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E.coli mother on life support E.coli mother is 'seriously ill'
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A woman is on a life support machine after an E.coli outbreak thought to be linked to a food premises in Wrexham.A woman is on a life support machine after an E.coli outbreak thought to be linked to a food premises in Wrexham.
Karen Morrisroe-Clutton, who has an 11-week-old baby, is being treated along with another person at Wrexham Maelor Hospital. Librarian Karen Morrisroe-Clutton, who has an 11-week-old baby, is being treated along with another person at Wrexham Maelor Hospital.
The National Public Health service (NPHS) for Wales said it was investigating four cases, and a premises in Llay had been closed. The National Public Health service (NPHS) for Wales said it was investigating four cases. A premises in the Wrexham area had been closed.
Anyone with symptoms should call NHS Direct Wales on 0845 4647.Anyone with symptoms should call NHS Direct Wales on 0845 4647.
Ms Morrisroe-Clutton is seriously ill in hospital and her baby Oliver is being cared for by her parents while her husband Paul is at her side.Ms Morrisroe-Clutton is seriously ill in hospital and her baby Oliver is being cared for by her parents while her husband Paul is at her side.
It is important that anyone who is ill should observe strict personal hygiene to avoid spreading the infection Dr Judy Hart, NPHSIt is important that anyone who is ill should observe strict personal hygiene to avoid spreading the infection Dr Judy Hart, NPHS
Rose Morrisroe, her mother, said the only food her daughter had from the premises was a veggie burger. Ms Morrisroe-Clutton's mother, Rose Morrisroe, said her daughter fell ill last Tuesday after eating a vegetarian burger from the premises under investigation.
She has been in intensive care since last week and has been kept in a medically-induced coma. She added: "She started with diarrhoea, then developed sickness and was passing blood.
She is on a dialysis machine . Her family says they were warned things weren't looking good last week, but she is making some improvement this week. Karen works as a librarian at Wrexham Library. "The doctor became worried and sent for tests, after which she was admitted to intensive care at the Maelor Hospital.
"She's been in a medically-induced coma since then and is on kidney dialysis and a plasma exchange machine.
"Things are improving slightly but she's not out of danger yet. She's just had a baby which we're looking after.
"Thankfully he's young enough not to know. It's a very worrying time."
Dr Judy Hart, consultant in communicable disease control at the NPHS, said: "The National Public Health Service for Wales and Wrexham County Borough Council's environmental health officers are investigating four cases of E.coli O157 in three families from the Wrexham area.Dr Judy Hart, consultant in communicable disease control at the NPHS, said: "The National Public Health Service for Wales and Wrexham County Borough Council's environmental health officers are investigating four cases of E.coli O157 in three families from the Wrexham area.
"Two people have been hospitalised. As a precautionary measure, a food premises in Llay, Wrexham, was closed by the council on 30 July while investigations are carried out. The statement went on to say that two people have been hospitalised and as a precautionary measure, a food premises had been closed by the council on 30 July while investigations are carried out.
"E.coli O157 is a serious bacterial infection that causes abdominal pain and diarrhoea."
'Symptoms''Symptoms'
She added: "The symptoms of E.coli O157 range from mild diarrhoea, stomach cramps and fever to bloody diarrhoea.She added: "The symptoms of E.coli O157 range from mild diarrhoea, stomach cramps and fever to bloody diarrhoea.
"Most people recover without complications, but the most severe cases can develop kidney failure."Most people recover without complications, but the most severe cases can develop kidney failure.
"Anyone who is experiencing these symptoms should contact NHS Direct Wales for advice on 0845 4647."Anyone who is experiencing these symptoms should contact NHS Direct Wales for advice on 0845 4647.
"People can become infected with E.coli O157 by eating contaminated food, through contact with farm animals or through contact with contaminated water."People can become infected with E.coli O157 by eating contaminated food, through contact with farm animals or through contact with contaminated water.
"The infection can also pass from person to person and so it is important that anyone who is ill should observe strict personal hygiene to avoid spreading the infection."The infection can also pass from person to person and so it is important that anyone who is ill should observe strict personal hygiene to avoid spreading the infection.
"The incubation period for E.coli O157 can range from one to 14 days, but is characteristically three to four days. The length of the illness can vary but people with E.coli O157 are usually ill for up to two weeks."The incubation period for E.coli O157 can range from one to 14 days, but is characteristically three to four days. The length of the illness can vary but people with E.coli O157 are usually ill for up to two weeks.
"Investigations are ongoing. The NPHS and Wrexham County Borough Council will continue to monitor the situation closely.""Investigations are ongoing. The NPHS and Wrexham County Borough Council will continue to monitor the situation closely."