Several people who petted the goats at Georges Mill Farm in Lovettsville, PA between March 6 and April 20, 2022, developed E. coli infections, according to the Loudon County Health Department.
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Symptoms of an E. coli infection develop within one to 10 days of exposure, usually between one and three days. They include abdominal cramps and diarrhea that can be bloody. About 7 percent of people with E. coli infections develop a complication called hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) a form of kidney failure.
HUS symptoms develop after the initial E. coli symptoms. They include decreased urine output, skin that bruises easily, lethargy, bloody diarrhea, seizures and swelling of the face, hands, feet, or entire body.
County health officials are advising anyone who had contact with the goats to contact the Loudon County Health Department and to monitor themselves for symptoms and see a doctor if they develop.
There is no evidence of ongoing risk to visitors at Georges Mill Farm.
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