Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli: public health management
Guidance for public health professionals for the management of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) infection (including O157 and non-O157).
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Public health practitioners should use this guidance to respond to laboratory reports or clinical notifications of infection with STEC, including O157 and non-O157 serogroups.
The guidance is accompanied by:
- template letters
- algorithms for local response to cases of infection
- a risk assessment proforma
- leaflets for cases
The guidance should be used along with the national surveillance questionnaire.
Previous versions of this guidance were published by Public Health England.
Updates to this page
Last updated 11 January 2023 + show all updates
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Corrected note 8 in 'Algorithms for the local response to cases of STEC infection'.
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Added new guidance, algorithms, leaflets and letters.
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Updated 'Algorithms for the local response to cases of STEC infection', including changes to actions for cases of STEC O26.
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First published.