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Singer Elton John has been hospitalized in London after suffering from a case of E. coli bacterial infection and the flu, his spokesman said Monday.
Gary Farrow said the pop star hopes to be released soon but has been forced to cancel concerts in England, Ireland and the United States.
John, who has spent the summer touring with Billy Joel on the "Face2Face" tour, plans to play a gig with Joel later this month in northern California.
Farrow said 62-year-old John is suffering from a "bad case of the flu and a minor case of E. coli." His Web site says he was advised by his doctor to postpone dates in Seattle and Portland.
The Daily Mail's Web site quoted John's partner, David Furnish, as saying "He's OK; he's fine," after leaving a London hospital.
John has already rescheduled a number of missed tour dates around the world, Farrow said.
E. coli, most frequently spread by contaminated food, can cause a number of uncomfortable symptoms, including bloody diarrhea, stomach cramps, nausea and vomiting.
An E. coli infection is contracted when you drink water or eat food that has been contaminated by fecal matter.
Food and water that are infected with E. coli germs look and smell normal. But there are some things you can do to prevent infection:
This article was supplemented with information form the Associated Press.
Gary Farrow said the pop star hopes to be released soon but has been forced to cancel concerts in England, Ireland and the United States.
John, who has spent the summer touring with Billy Joel on the "Face2Face" tour, plans to play a gig with Joel later this month in northern California.
Farrow said 62-year-old John is suffering from a "bad case of the flu and a minor case of E. coli." His Web site says he was advised by his doctor to postpone dates in Seattle and Portland.
The Daily Mail's Web site quoted John's partner, David Furnish, as saying "He's OK; he's fine," after leaving a London hospital.
John has already rescheduled a number of missed tour dates around the world, Farrow said.
E. coli, most frequently spread by contaminated food, can cause a number of uncomfortable symptoms, including bloody diarrhea, stomach cramps, nausea and vomiting.
An E. coli infection is contracted when you drink water or eat food that has been contaminated by fecal matter.
Food and water that are infected with E. coli germs look and smell normal. But there are some things you can do to prevent infection:
- Cook all types of beef, but especially ground beef, to at least 160°F (71°C).
- In the kitchen, wash your hands with hot, soapy water often, especially after you touch raw meat.
- Wash any tools or kitchen surfaces that have touched raw meat.
- Use only pasteurized milk, dairy, and juice products.
- Use only treated, or chlorinated, drinking water.
- When you travel to countries that may have unsafe drinking water, don't use ice or drink tap water. Avoid raw fruits and vegetables, except those with skin that you peel yourself.
- Wash your hands often, and always wash them after you use the bathroom or change diapers.
- Leafy green vegetables and fruit also pose a risk. Thoroughly wash all fruits and vegetables under running water, even if you plan to peel them. Do not use soap or detergent. Melons, cucumbers and other firm produce should be scrubbed with a produce brush.
This article was supplemented with information form the Associated Press.
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