E. coli /
Chris Hayhurst.
- 1st ed.
- New York : Rosen Pub. Group, 2004.
- 64 p. : col. ill. ; 24 cm.
- Epidemics .
Includes bibliographical references (p. 60) and index.
A history of E. coli -- Less famous outbreaks -- The science of the sickness -- Current research and cures -- The future of E. coli.
Describes a dangerous new strain of E. coli, called O157:H7, which appeared in 1982, how it is spread via contaminated meat, milk, vegetables, water, or person to person, the symptoms of the disease, and the methods used to handle outbreaks.