Date: Sun, 6 Sep 2009 10:17:44 -0400
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Subject: Lab incident: Unconfirmed E. coli case reported at NDSU

Sounds rather speculative as to whether this is lab-related, but shows the sensitivity of working at the cutting edge of science...

- Ralph



Unconfirmed E. coli case reported at NDSU

North Dakota State University officials were taking precautions Friday after an employee who works with E. coli bacteria became sick.

By: Forum staff reports, INFORUM

North Dakota State University officials were taking precautions Friday after an employee who works with E. coli bacteria became sick.

The staff member works in a lab in the Center for Nanoscale Science and Engineering and reported a gastrointestinal illness.

It had not been confirmed if the illness is associated with E. coli, but officials decided to warn the campus so people could take precautions, said NDSU spokeswoman Najla Amundson.

An e-mail alert was sent to the campus community Friday, warning them to wash hands frequently, promptly report illnesses to supervisors and to follow lab safety protocols.


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