Ruby Crossley, along with her daughter Paisley Crossley and 22 other family members, traveled to Sharm el Sheikh in Egypt for a week of sunshine starting on Tuesday, September 3.
During their vacation, after dining at a popular restaurant in the area on the third day, Ruby noticed her three-year-old daughter becoming lethargic and later experiencing sickness and diarrhoea.
Initially, Ruby thought her daughter was suffering from severe sunstroke and allowed her to rest in the hotel. However, 14 other members of the group also displayed symptoms, with one almost needing to seek medical attention.
When Paisley’s condition worsened upon their return to England, Ruby took her to a GP where she was mistakenly diagnosed with a viral infection and sent home on September 18.
It wasn’t until Paisley woke up severely ill on September 20, vomiting and appearing ‘bright yellow’, that she was rushed to the A&E department at Telford Royal Hospital. Doctors diagnosed her with E.coli-induced kidney failure and immediately started treatment to save her life.
E.coli is typically transmitted through contaminated food or water and can lead to severe vomiting and diarrhoea. In some cases, like Paisley’s, it can progress to a serious condition known as haemolytic uraemic syndrome, which can result in kidney failure and even death, especially in children under five.
Due to this harrowing experience, Ruby expressed her fear of traveling abroad and even dining out locally, as E.coli is a hidden danger.
Paisley spent 10 days in the hospital before being discharged on Monday, September 30, and is now recovering at home, requiring regular check-up blood tests.
Ruby revealed that her daughter suffered permanent kidney damage as a result of contracting E.coli in Egypt, and will require ongoing monitoring and care for her kidneys in the future.
Since the incident, Ruby has been in contact with Public Health, who confirmed that Paisley’s illness was linked to their trip to Egypt. However, she has not yet reached out to the restaurant where they dined.
Paisley’s health scare serves as a reminder of the hidden dangers that can lurk in seemingly harmless environments, and the importance of vigilance in protecting oneself and loved ones while traveling. coli O157.
“A la familia se le dio consejos sobre higiene para prevenir la propagación de la infección, incluyendo la importancia de lavarse las manos de manera efectiva con jabón y agua tibia antes de comer/preparar alimentos y después de ir al baño, lavar cualquier ropa o ropa de cama sucia a 60oC, y limpiar cualquier superficie y áreas donde se haya producido un brote de enfermedad con un producto a base de lejía.
“También se dio consejos de exclusión, explicando que cualquier persona con síntomas no debería regresar a la guardería/escuela/trabajo hasta estar 48 horas libres de síntomas.”
El restaurante fue contactado repetidamente para hacer comentarios pero no respondió.