2007 Outbreak of Clostridium Perfringens Infections at a State Prison, Washington
A confirmed outbreak of Clostridium perfringens infections was linked to a prison in Washington state. Three hundred people were ill. No one was hospitalized and no one died.
The vehicle of infection was not described.
Tags:
c.+perfringens, prison, jail, washingtonOverview
| Outbreak began: | August 2007 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | WA |
| Pathogen: | Clostridium perfringens |
| Vehicle(s): | Unknown |
| Location(s): | Correctional Facility |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 300 |
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