Part A – The Context

Chapter 1: Escherichia coli O157

1.1 The Organism
1.2 The Ecology of E. coli O157
1.3 Human Disease and its Management
1.4 Diagnostic Microbiology
1.5 Epidemiology of E. coli O157 Human Infections
1.6 References

Chapter 1 (PDF 2.09 MB)

Chapter 2: Standard Public Health Procedures for E. coli O157

2.1 Dealing with a Single Case of E. coli O157
2.2 Recognising and Responding to an Outbreak
2.3 References

Chapter 2 (PDF 1.14 MB)

Chapter 3: Open Farms

3.1 Types of Farms and Visits
3.2 Related Non-Regulatory Organisations
3.3 References

Chapter 3 (PDF 438 KB)

Chapter 4: The Regulatory Framework for Open Farms

4.1 Regulatory Control of Open Farms
4.2 Current UK Legislation
4.3 Main Regulatory Bodies
4.4 Inspection Procedures
4.5 Standards for Farms Including Open Farms
4.6 References

Chapter 4 (PDF 402 KB)