Transmission of Escherichia coli 0157:H7 Infection in Minnesota Child Day-care Facilities

Objective. null —Escherichia coli0157:H7 infection can cause hemorrhagic colitis and hemolytic uremic syndrome. Since 1988 the Minnesota Department of Health has carried out surveillance for this infection. To assess the occurrence of person-to-person transmission within day-care facilities, we investigated facilities where an infected child attended after onset of symptoms. null Design. null —Parents of children less than 5 years old withE...