Hayhurst, Chris.

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.

ISBN: 0823942015 (lib. bdg.)

LCCN: 2003000751

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Escherichia coli O157:H7--Juvenile literature.
Escherichia coli infections--Juvenile literature.
E. coli infections.
Diseases.

LC Class. No.: RA644.E83 / H39 2004

Dewey Class. No.: 616/.01442