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HUSH (Haemolytic Uraemic Syndrome Help) / UK E.Coli Support
P O Box 159Hayes
Middlesex
UB4 8XE
Tel: 0800 731 4679 (Answerphone operates out of hours)
Fax: 0800 731 4679
Web: www.ecoli-uk.com .
Reported cases of Escherichia Coli 0157 (E. Coli 0157) have increased significantly in recent years. The most vulnerable groups are children and the elderly. An E.Coli 0157 infection can develop into serious illness. HUSH is a charitable organisation set up with the following aims.
- To create a means of communication between families affected by E.Coli 0157 to prevent a feeling of isolation and in particular to put recent sufferers in contact with long standing sufferers who have previously experienced this illness.
- To increase public awareness of E.Coli 0157 and disseminate information as to the steps that can be taken to avoid infection.
- To increase knowledge / awareness of GPs and Accident and Emergency Departments in order to speed up diagnosis.
- To encourage the Government to legislate effectively in order to decrease E.Coli 0157 poisoning cases.
- To collate scientific research being undertaken in various areas.
HUSH consists of families affected by E.Coli 0157 bacterium and legal, medical, microbiological, Public Health and Environmental Health experts who wish to reduce illness caused by this bacterium. To talk to someone about E.Coli 0157 call the Freephone number above or write to the above address for further information. HUSH produces a detailed leaflet giving information on how infection occurs, symptoms, what to do, treatment and descriptions of HUS (Haemolytic Uraemic Syndrome) and TTP (Thrombocytopaenic Purpura).
Checked: December 2006
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