2-Year-Old Dies Due to E. Coli Infection Caught From Animals He Petted in Carnival Zoo

2-Year-Old Dies Due to E. Coli Infection Caught From Animals He Petted in Carnival Zoo
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A 2-year-old boy died on June 24 due to an E. coli infection he picked up after visiting the animal areas at San Diego County Fair. Three other children fell ill, according to health officials.

The County Health and Human Services Agency reported that four children from 2 to 13 years old were infected with E. coli after visiting the Del Mar Fairgrounds from June 8 to June 15, according to 10News San Diego.
Venus Upadhayaya
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Venus Upadhayaya reports on India, China, and the Global South. Her traditional area of expertise is in Indian and South Asian geopolitics. Community media, sustainable development, and leadership remain her other areas of interest.
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