2006 Outbreak of Clostridium perfringens Infections at a Prison, California
A confirmed outbreak of Clostridium perfringens infections occurred among people at a California prison. Fifty-nine cases were detected. The vehicle of infection was described only as "miscellaneous."
Tags:
c.+perfringens, prison, perfringens, jail, correctional facilityOverview
| Outbreak began: | January 2006 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | CA |
| Pathogen: | Clostridium perfringens |
| Vehicle(s): | Unknown |
| Location(s): | Correctional Facility |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 59 |
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