Estelle’s Story

January 2026

Age: 3 Years

Location: Lives in Utah, but became ill in Uruguay

Source: Unknown, but most likely from beef
Infection: Shiga toxin-producing E.coli (STEC)
Disease: Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS)
Days Hospitalized: 51
Days of Dialysis: 10

This child’s infection story is still being written. Please check back later.