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Two suspected child E.coli cases Two suspected child E.coli cases
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Two suspected cases of E.coli have been confirmed in children in the Bridgend area of south Wales.Two suspected cases of E.coli have been confirmed in children in the Bridgend area of south Wales.
A 13-year-old boy and a four-year-old girl have been reported with symptoms of E.coli infection, the National Public Health Service for Wales said.A 13-year-old boy and a four-year-old girl have been reported with symptoms of E.coli infection, the National Public Health Service for Wales said.
The NPHSW said there was no apparent link between the two suspected cases.The NPHSW said there was no apparent link between the two suspected cases.
An inquiry is ongoing into the 2005 E.coli outbreak in south Wales in which a five-year-old boy died and more than 150 people were affected.An inquiry is ongoing into the 2005 E.coli outbreak in south Wales in which a five-year-old boy died and more than 150 people were affected.
E.coli is a common bacteria which is present everywhere in the environment, but some strains - such as the O157 strain - are potentially fatal.E.coli is a common bacteria which is present everywhere in the environment, but some strains - such as the O157 strain - are potentially fatal.
It is important for parents to listen carefully to the advice that the experts will be issuing Bridgend AM Carwyn JonesIt is important for parents to listen carefully to the advice that the experts will be issuing Bridgend AM Carwyn Jones
Children and pensioners are especially vulnerable to E.coli which can be passed on by eating infected food and liquid.Children and pensioners are especially vulnerable to E.coli which can be passed on by eating infected food and liquid.
Infection can also be passed by close contact with another infected person.Infection can also be passed by close contact with another infected person.
On the Bridgend cases, Sara Hayes, consultant in communicable disease control with the NPHSW, said: "Neither child has been confirmed as having the E.coli infection. There is no apparent evidence of any links between the two.On the Bridgend cases, Sara Hayes, consultant in communicable disease control with the NPHSW, said: "Neither child has been confirmed as having the E.coli infection. There is no apparent evidence of any links between the two.
'Monitor situation''Monitor situation'
"We are investigating this further in conjunction with Bridgend environmental health officers."We are investigating this further in conjunction with Bridgend environmental health officers.
"Of course we will continue to monitor the situation very closely.""Of course we will continue to monitor the situation very closely."
She said the pattern of illness was "typical" of E coli 0157.She said the pattern of illness was "typical" of E coli 0157.
Bridgend AM Carwyn Jones said parents should remain calm. Bridgend AM Carwyn Jones said parents should remain calm, while investigations continue.
"Bridgend County Borough Council and the National Public Health Service for Wales are continuing their investigations and it is important for parents to listen carefully to the advice that the experts will be issuing," he said. "It is important for parents to listen carefully to the advice that the experts will be issuing," he said.
"I have asked to be kept informed of any developments and I will be keeping a close eye on the situation on behalf of all concerned families in Bridgend."
In 2005, more than 150 people were affected by an E.coli outbreak, with cases reported at 42 south Wales valleys schools.In 2005, more than 150 people were affected by an E.coli outbreak, with cases reported at 42 south Wales valleys schools.