2004 Outbreak of E. coli O26:H11 and E. coli O103:H2, Wyoming
Between July and November 2004 in Lincoln County, Wyoming, six reported cases of enterohemorrhagic E. coli were identified. An extensive food history questionnaire was conducted with the cases along with enhanced laboratory testing through the Wyoming Public Health Laboratory. Five of the six isolates were serotyped as E. coli O26:H11, the sixth was E. coli O103:H2. No common exposures were discovered.
Tags:
e.+coli+o26, o26, e.+coli+o103, o103, stec, non-o157+stecOverview
| Outbreak began: | July 2004 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | WY |
| Pathogen: | E. coli O26:H11, E. coli O103:H2 |
| Vehicle(s): | Unknown |
| Location(s): | Unknown |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 6 |
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