A SIX-YEAR-OLD girl from Bury who contracted the potentially deadly E. coli bug after visiting a North Wales farm is now back at home.

The youngster, who had been recovering at Royal Manchester Children's Hospital, Pendlebury, after visiting Foel Farm in Anglesey, was discharged earlier this week.

Since the outbreak was revealed last week, North Wales Health Authority confirmed that another six children have been treated for the infection, taking the number of cases to 14.

The authority is also investigating another ten unconfirmed cases.

Bosses at Bury and Rochdale Health Authority believe the child became infected after touching the animals at the popular tourist attraction.

Now they are warning parents and GPs to be vigilant of the signs and symptoms which include diarrhoea, severe abdominal cramps, vomiting and fever.

Letters have been sent out to the parents of all children at the school informing them of the situation and what signs and symptoms to look out for.

Dr Leroy Benons, health authority locum consultant in communicable diseases, said: "We are working with the relevant agencies to manage this case. Parents should remember to take extra care when children come into contact with farmyard animals."

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