Sunday, March 27, 2005

Petting Zoo Sickness: Six Children in Critical Condition

What in the world is going on?

Children are suffering from kidney failure and are struggling to stay alive after being exposed to a deadly bacteria at petting zoos in Florida.

At least six children are known to be sick; an unknown number might be suffering as well. Doctors at one Orlando hospital diagnosed hemolytic uremic syndrome, which can be caused by the e. coli bacteria via an animal's droppings. Other sources other than the petting zoos are also being investigated, such as contaminated food or drink.

At least one child was already on kidney dialysis.

This is unbelievable!

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