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 |
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| 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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