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EHEC Outbreak in Mecklenburg‑Vorpommern Grows to 49 Cases as HUS Complications Rise

Investigators are still searching for a source, relying on sequencing to confirm which cases belong to the cluster.

Overview

  • The Landesamt für Gesundheit und Soziales in Rostock reported 49 infections since mid‑August, up from 44 the previous day.
  • Severe courses involving haemolytic‑uræmic syndrome in Mecklenburg‑Vorpommern increased to 12, with six confirmed and six suspected cases.
  • Of the 49 infections in the state, 18 have been genetically assigned to the outbreak strain while 31 cases remain under laboratory review.
  • The Robert Koch‑Institut has recorded 59 EHEC infections nationwide since August 17.
  • Brandenburg confirmed four cases linked to the Mecklenburg‑Vorpommern cluster after lab reclassification, including two children in Oberhavel and one case from Uckermark.