<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=2rHpSa_1GzIYOIZ00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=2rHpSa_1GzIYOIZ00" width="1250" height="703" ><figcaption>(File Photo)</figcaption></figure><p>ATHENS, Ohio — The Athens City-County Health Department announced Wednesday that it's investigating four confirmed cases of Shiga Toxin-Producing E. coli in the area, also known as STEC.</p><p>Health officials said they're working to figure out how the infections occurred and whether there's a common source, as well as any pertinent risks.</p><p>The health department explained that STEC is mostly found in the intestines of people and animals. </p><p>STEC is commonly spread through contaminated food or water, contact with animals or contaminated surfaces.</p><h2>Symptoms include:</h2><ul><li>Diarrhea, which could include blood</li><li>Stomach cramps</li><li>Nausea or vomiting</li><li>Fever that could be absent or only mild</li></ul><h2>When to seek help:</h2><ul><li>If diarrhea lasts more than two days</li><li>Blood in stool or urine </li><li>Severe cramps or stomach pain</li><li>Frequent vomiting or trouble with keepng fluids down</li><li>Dehydration</li><li>Unusual fatigue, pale skin or easy bruising</li></ul><h2>Preventing the spread</h2><p>Health officials encourage everyone to wash hands with soap and water, stay home if sick and wait at least 48 hours after your last episode of vomiting or diarrhea before returning to work, in-person classes or events.</p><p>There is no specific treatment for STEC. Those who are infected with it have a chance to be reinfected with it if they come into contact with the bacteria.</p></div></body>

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ATHENS, Ohio — The Athens City-County Health Department announced Wednesday that it's investigating four confirmed cases of Shiga Toxin-Producing E. coli in the area, also known as STEC. Health officials said they're working to figure out how the infections occurred and whether there's a common source, as well as...

Athens investigating confirmed E. coli cases

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ATHENS, Ohio — The Athens City-County Health Department announced Wednesday that it's investigating four confirmed cases of Shiga Toxin-Producing E. coli i

Athens investigating confirmed E. coli cases

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