2005 Outbreak of Enterotoxigenic O169:H4 Infections at a DuPage County Restaurant, Illinois

An outbreak of Enterotoxigenic E. coli O169:H4 infections was linked to a restaurant in DuPage County, Illinois. Twenty four illnesses occurred. The health department investigation implicated the restaurant as the likely source of the infections, however no particular food could be identified as the likely vehicle of infection.

Overview

Outbreak began:May 2005
Affected country:US
States/territories:IL
Pathogen:E. coli O169:H4
Vehicle(s):Unknown
Location(s):Restaurant
Molecular test results:Not reported

Health impact

Total ill:24

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