Possible causes of the outbreak of E. coli sprouts

A German agriculture officials said Sunday that locally grown sprouts may be "the most convincing"reasons, so far, the deadly E. coli outbreak has killed 22 people, so that over two thousand sick in Europe.

 

German agriculture minister told the lower northern Saxony at a news conference that the company is Uelzen area has been closed to further test the expected results on Monday.

 

He said: "Yes, the increase in the last few hours for signs of Uelzen in their products made ​​from the seeds of the federal states, and provides a choice of bean sprouts, regional agriculture may be the source of E. coli infection, At least one of the main sources. test results yet, but its trade relations analysis, lead to infection from the vendor. "

 

The Ministry of Health warned people to stop eating bean sprouts, which are often used in mixed salads.

 

Health Minister Danny Nazarbayev visited the Hall who is good at a hospital in Hamburg in northern Germany for treatment of patients suffering from bacteria.

 

He said: "As the German Minister of Health, I still can not give you very clear. We also look forward to more information. We continue to recommend people not eat raw tomatoes in northern Germany, cucumber and lettuce. This is the best way to protect And the normal hygiene rules. "

 

Racing authorities have been tracking the pathogen, it has infected 12 countries, they have been traveling in northern Germany were the source.

 

A rare strain of E. coli toxins have the ability to adhere to the intestinal wall where it is pumped out, and sometimes lead to serious hemorrhagic diarrhea and kidney problems.

 

Some patients need a lot, including dialysis care.