Nearly 200 New Cases of E. coli in Germany

But officials see "no reason for hysteria" because European bacterial outbreak that has killed 18 people seems to be slowing.

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Story Created: Jun 3, 2011 at 12:03 PM AKDT

Story Updated: Jun 3, 2011 at 12:03 PM AKDT

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BERLIN - Nearly 200 new cases of E. coli infection were reported in Germany in the first two days of June, the national disease control center reported Friday, but officials say there are signs the European bacterial outbreak that has killed 18 people could be slowing.

 

The Robert Koch Institute said that there are now 1,733 people in Germany - the epicenter of the outbreak - who have been sickened, including 520 suffering from a life-threatening complication that can cause kidney failure.

 

The World Health Organization said that as of May 31, nine other European nations have reported a total of 80 people sick from the bacteria, most of whom had recently visited northern Germany.

 

While suspicion has fallen on raw tomatoes, cucumbers and lettuce as the source of the germ, researchers have been unable to pinpoint the food responsible.

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