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Crossword

Complete the crossword, then click on "Check" to check your answer. If you are stuck, you can click on "Hint" to get a free letter. Click on a number in the grid to see the clue or clues for that number.
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Across:

1. The worst of these strains is ___ed E. coli 0157.
3. There are usually just two ___s.
5. Outbreaks have been traced to products such as ___.
7. This strain can kill humans, but only ___.
9. Sources of infection are un___d milk or milk products.
10. It kills our red blood ___s.
12. This strain is ___ in healthy cows.
14. Sources of infection are ___d water and milk products.
17. ___s involving hundreds of people have been traced to hamburgers.
20. These strains usually cause stomach problems and ___.
22. One of the best preventive measures is to wash ___.
23. It causes our ___s to stop functioning.
24. The ___ sources of infection are water, vegetables, and milk.
25. They help us ___ our food.
26. ___ and transfusions are necessary to prevent death.
30. But when it gets into humans, it ___s illness.
32. More than 100,000 people get infected ___.
38. These strains usually cause ___ problems.
39. One of the best preventive measures is to ___ our hands.
40. This strain can kill ___s.
41. There are billions of these bacteria in our ___.
43. These are the good strains of the ___.
44. Wash thoroughly after using the ___.
45. Swimming in contaminated water can result in ___.
46. One of the best ___ measures is to wash often.

Down:

2. There are ___s of these bacteria in our intestines.
3. This ___ is common in healthy cows.
4. Transfusions are necessary to ___ death.
6. Outbreaks have been traced to ___d vegetable products.
8. The ___ young and the ___ old are most susceptible.
11. One of the best preventive ___s is to wash often.
13. Most people just get ___ sick from E. coli 0157.
15. This strain is common in healthy cows, sheep, and ___s.
16. There are two symptoms: stomach ___s and diarrhea.
18. ___ming in contaminated water can result in infection.
19. It causes our kidneys to stop ___ing.
21. When it gets into humans, it causes ___.
26. Sources of infection are undercooked ___ and milk products.
27. ___ing lake water can also result in infection.
28. ___s are necessary to prevent death.
29. Outbreaks have been ___d to undercooked hamburgers.
31. The very young are most ___ to severe symptoms.
33. People in countries with contaminated water develop ___.
34. There are billions of these bacteria in our ___s.
35. The young and old are susceptible to ___ symptoms.
36. Outbreaks have been traced to hamburgers at ___ food restaurants.
37. The ___ of these strains is labeled E. coli 0157.
42. Swimming in contaminated ___ can result in infection.