chapter 1 Overview -- part Summary -- chapter 2 How is VTEC diagnosed? -- chapter 3 How common is VTEC infection? -- Population based surveillance -- chapter 4 How does VTEC spread to humans? -- Evidence from sporadic cases -- part CHECKLIST FOR INVESTIGATING SPORADIC INFECTIONS -- chapter 5 How does VTEC spread to humans? -- Evidence from outbreaks -- part Food and drinking water outbreaks drinking water -- chapter Person-to-person spread outbreaks -- part Summary -- chapter 6 Animal and environmental reservoirs of VTEC -- part Summary -- chapter 7 Control of VTEC O157 -- chapter Control point 2: Contamination of raw meat -- chapter Key points and practical issues -- chapter Enforcement arrangements -- chapter Key points and practical issues -- chapter Published UK guidance/recommendations -- part Control point 10: Zoonotic spread -- chapter Published UK guidance/recommendations -- chapter Glossary -- chapter Useful contact details.