Ruby Crossley and her daughter Paisley Crossley, along with 22 other family members, traveled to Sharm el Sheikh in Egypt for a week of sunshine starting on Tuesday, September 3rd.
During their trip, after dining at a popular restaurant in the area, Ruby noticed that her three-year-old daughter became lethargic. Two days later, Paisley developed symptoms of sickness and diarrhea.
Initially, Ruby thought Paisley was suffering from severe sunstroke and allowed her to rest in the hotel. However, as 14 other members of the group also displayed similar symptoms and one member almost required hospitalization, Ruby realized something more serious was going on.
When Paisley’s condition worsened upon their return to England, she was taken to Telford Royal Hospital’s A&E department on September 20th. It was discovered that E.coli had caused kidney failure, leading to Paisley needing IV drips and blood transfusions to save her life.
E.coli is typically contracted through contaminated food or water and can result in severe vomiting and diarrhea. In some cases, like Paisley’s, it can lead to a serious condition called haemolytic uraemic syndrome, particularly dangerous in children under five.
Paisley spent 10 days in the hospital before being discharged on September 30th. She is now recovering at home but will require regular check-ups due to the permanent kidney damage caused by the E.coli infection.
Ruby expressed her fear of traveling abroad again and urged caution even in their local surroundings, as E.coli can be invisible yet extremely dangerous. Public health officials confirmed that Paisley likely contracted the infection in Egypt.
The family’s ordeal serves as a reminder of the potential risks associated with food and water contamination, emphasizing the importance of vigilance and caution while traveling. coli O157.
„Der Familie wurde Ratschläge zur Hygiene gegeben, um die Ausbreitung der Infektion zu verhindern, einschließlich der Bedeutung von effektivem Händewaschen mit Seife und warmem Wasser vor dem Essen/Zubereiten von Lebensmitteln und nach dem Toilettengang, Waschen von verschmutzter Kleidung oder Bettwäsche bei 60°C und Reinigen von Oberflächen und Bereichen, in denen ein Krankheitsausbruch stattgefunden hatte, mit einem bleichhaltigen Produkt.
„Ausschlussratschläge wurden ebenfalls gegeben, wobei erklärt wurde, dass Personen mit Symptomen nicht in den Kindergarten/die Schule/die Arbeit zurückkehren sollten, bis sie 48 Stunden lang symptomfrei sind.“
Das Restaurant wurde mehrmals kontaktiert, um Stellung zu beziehen, antwortete jedoch nicht.