Yearly Follow Up Recommended for E. Coli Victims

The University of Utah is suggesting patients who suffered from the more serious E. coli infections receive a yearly exam to catch any kidney problems early.

A few weeks ago, we noted on this blog that food poisoning victims often suffer long-term effects from such infections, even after they apparently recovered from the initial illness.

Researchers at the University say patients who survive the worst-case E. coli infections are more prone to hemolytic uremic syndrome, especially children aged 2 to 7. These patients should receive a yearly blood pressure check, a urinalysis and a blood test.

All these tests check kidney function and are used to catch food-poisoning-related kidney failure.