by Caroline Thompson | Feb 17, 2026
by Caroline Thompson | Feb 2, 2026
by Caroline Thompson | Feb 2, 2026
by Caroline Thompson | Feb 2, 2026
by Caroline Thompson | Feb 2, 2026
Harley E.’s Story November 2025 4 Years Location: Arkansas Source: Unknown Infection: Shiga toxin-producing E.coli (STEC) Disease: Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS) Days Hospitalized: 44 Days of Dialysis: 28 My four-year-old daughter Harley started showing signs...
by Caroline Thompson | Jan 19, 2026
Julian’s Story October 2025 6 Years Location: Arizona Source: Petting Zoo at Arizona State Fair Infection: Shiga toxin-producing E.coli (STEC) Disease: Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS) Days Hospitalized: 21 Days of Dialysis: 9 This child’s ‘Infection Story’ is...
by Caroline Thompson | Nov 4, 2025
Eden’s Story August 2025 7 Years Location: Wisconsin Source: Unknown, but maybe from an inflatable water slide Infection: Shiga toxin-producing E.coli (STEC) Disease: Enteroaggregative E.coli (EAEC) Days Hospitalized: 20 Days of Dialysis: 6 The week before...
by Caroline Thompson | Oct 28, 2025
Selena’s Story May 2025 20 Months Location: Colorado Source: Farm Animals (deer and goats) Infection: Shiga toxin-producing E.coli (STEC) Disease: Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS) Days Hospitalized: 37 Days of Dialysis: 9 This child’s ‘Infection Story’ is still...
by Caroline Thompson | Oct 28, 2025
Jacob’s Story May 2025 Age 4 Location: Missouri Source: Zoo/Petting Zoo Infection: Shiga toxin-producing E.coli (STEC) Disease: Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS) Days Hospitalized: 46 Days of Dialysis: Still receiving outpatient dialysis 3 time a week. He will...
by Caroline Thompson | Oct 28, 2025
Kendall’s Story June 2023 Age 3 Location: California Source: Unknown, but had contact with fair animals Infection: Shiga toxin-producing E.coli (STEC) 0157:H7 Disease: Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS) Days Hospitalized: 28 Days of Dialysis: 7 This child’s...
by Caroline Thompson | Oct 28, 2025
Noah’s Story June 2025 Age 3 Location: California Source: Unknown, but was at a water slide Infection: Shiga toxin-producing E.coli (STEC) and Campylobacter Disease: Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS) Days Hospitalized: 66 Days of Dialysis: at least 10 Stage 4...
by Caroline Thompson | Aug 13, 2025
Lillian R.’ Story April 2025 Age 5 Location: Texas Source: Petting Zoo Infection: Shiga toxin-producing E.coli (STEC) Disease: Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS) Days Hospitalized: 45 Days of Dialysis: 26 This child’s ‘Infection Story’ is still being written....
