Volume 149, Number 4, 259-260, DOI: 10.1007/BF02106287

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Escherichia coli 0157: H7 infections associated with perforated appendicitis and chronic diarrhoea

N. Cimolai, J. D. Anderson, N. M. F. Bhanji, L. Chen and G. K. Blair

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Abstract

Two unique associations of disease withEscherichia coli 0157ratioH7 are presented. These cases broaden the spectrum of disease associated with this organism which currently includes bloody and non-bloody diarrhoea, haemolytic-uraemic syndrome, and thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura.

Key words   Escherichia coli  - Appendicitis - Diarrhoea

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