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Two suspected child E.coli cases Two suspected child E.coli cases
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Two suspected cases of E.coli have been confirmed in children in the Bridgend area of south Wales. Two suspected cases of E.coli have been reported in children in the Bridgend area of south Wales.
A 13-year-old boy and a four-year-old girl have been reported with symptoms of E.coli infection, the National Public Health Service for Wales said. A 13-year-old boy and a four-year-old girl are both described as being in a stable condition at the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff.
The NPHSW said there was no apparent link between the two suspected cases. Health officials say there is no apparent link between the two cases.
An inquiry is ongoing into the 2005 E.coli outbreak in south Wales in which a five-year-old boy died and more than 150 people were affected.An inquiry is ongoing into the 2005 E.coli outbreak in south Wales in which a five-year-old boy died and more than 150 people were affected.
E.coli is a common bacteria which is present everywhere in the environment, but some strains - such as the O157 strain - are potentially fatal. The affected boy attends Brynteg comprehensive school in Bridgend and the girl is a pupil at Coety primary school in Coity, near Bridgend.
It is important for parents to listen carefully to the advice that the experts will be issuing Bridgend AM Carwyn JonesIt is important for parents to listen carefully to the advice that the experts will be issuing Bridgend AM Carwyn Jones
Children and pensioners are especially vulnerable to E.coli which can be passed on by eating infected food and liquid. A spokesman for the National Public Health Service of Wales said both schools would be open as normal on Monday.
Infection can also be passed by close contact with another infected person. At Coety, as a precaution, supervision of hand washing has been increased and play with sand, water and plasticine has been suspended.
On the Bridgend cases, Sara Hayes, consultant in communicable disease control with the NPHSW, said: "Neither child has been confirmed as having the E.coli infection. There is no apparent evidence of any links between the two. Sara Hayes, consultant in communicable disease control with the NPHSW, said: "Neither child has been confirmed as having the E.coli infection. There is no apparent evidence of any links between the two.
'Monitor situation' 'No evidence of link'
"We are investigating this further in conjunction with Bridgend environmental health officers."We are investigating this further in conjunction with Bridgend environmental health officers.
"Of course we will continue to monitor the situation very closely." "There is no evidence of a link to the children's schools or to school meals. Neither child was ill in the school.
"We have alerted local GPs to look out for cases of bloody diarrhoea. If people do have such symptoms they should contact their GP or the out-of-hours service."
She said the pattern of illness was "typical" of E coli 0157.She said the pattern of illness was "typical" of E coli 0157.
E.coli is a common bacteria which is present everywhere in the environment, but some strains - such as the O157 strain - are potentially fatal.
Bridgend AM Carwyn Jones said parents should remain calm, while investigations continue.Bridgend AM Carwyn Jones said parents should remain calm, while investigations continue.
"It is important for parents to listen carefully to the advice that the experts will be issuing," he said."It is important for parents to listen carefully to the advice that the experts will be issuing," he said.
In 2005, more than 150 people were affected by an E.coli outbreak, with cases reported at 42 south Wales valleys schools.In 2005, more than 150 people were affected by an E.coli outbreak, with cases reported at 42 south Wales valleys schools.
Children and pensioners are especially vulnerable to E.coli, which can be passed on by eating infected food and liquid.
Infection can also be passed by close contact with another infected person.