2007 Outbreak of Non-O157 E. Coli Infections at a Jefferson County Jail, Colorado
An outbreak attributed to three non-O157 strains of E. coli bacteria, occurred at the Jefferson County Jail, in Colorado. The strains of E. coli associated with this outbreak were: O121; O26; O84. A report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention named pasteurized, American style, cheese, or margarine, as the vehicles for this outbreak.
Tags:
e.+coli+o26, o121, non-o157+e.+coli, o26, e.+coli+o121, e.+coi+o84, o84, stec, prison, jailOverview
| Outbreak began: | July 2007 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | CO |
| Pathogen: | E. coli O121, E. coli O26, E. coli O84 |
| Vehicle(s): | Cheese, Margarine |
| Location(s): | Correctional Facility |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 135 |
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| Number hospitalized: | 10 |