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Study of Walkerton, Ont. Outbreak Provides Clues on Genetics and IBS

By Dave Babcock on January 29, 2010
Posted in Food Poisoning Information

In 2000, the drinking water in the Ontario town of Walkerton was contaminated with E. coli O157:H7 and campylobacter.  7 people died, and roughly 2,300 suffered illness as a result.   The large number of people involved in the outbreak has provided doctors and scientists an opportunity to look at the long term impacts of foodborne…

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