Deadly E. coli Outbreak Sweeps Europe, Its Source Still a Mystery

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By Valerie Ross
Jun 2, 2011 12:05 AMNov 19, 2019 11:53 PM

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A massive outbreak of E. coli is spreading through Europe, with 17 people dead in the last two weeks and 1,500 people sickened in Germany alone, where the outbreak began. Authorities are still trying to figure out where the outbreak originated and how it can be treated. What's Causing It:

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