Exotic Incident #321

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Worcester, PA - USA
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Incident Date:
31/10/2000
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Summary:

Health officials linked eleven cases of E. coli infection in children to a petting zoo at Merrymead Farm. Eight children were hospitalized, and six developed hemolytic uremic syndrome, which can lead to kidney damage.