Bloody diarrhoea and clinically suspected or confirmed Shiga toxin-producing Eschericia coli (STEC) infections
| CRP | C-reactive protein |
| FBC | full blood count |
| E.coli | Escherichia coli |
| Hb | haemoglobin |
| HUS | haemolytic uraemic syndrome |
| IV | intravenous |
| LDH | lactate dehydrogenase |
| LDL | low-density lipoprotein |
| LFT | liver function test |
| NSAIDs | non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs |
| PCR | polymerase chain reaction |
| PIL | patient information leaflet |
| PPE | personal protective equipment |
| RBC | red blood cell |
| RRT | renal replacement therapy |
| SERL | Scottish E. coli O157/STEC Reference Laboratory |
| STEC | Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli |
| U+E | urea and electrolytes |
| WBC | white blood cell |