2007 Outbreak of Clostridium perfringens at a Prison, Louisiana
A confirmed outbreak of Clostridium perfringens occurred at a prison in Louisiana. The vehicle of infection was not named.
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c.+perfringens, louisiana, prison, jail, perfringens, correctional facilityOverview
| Outbreak began: | April 2007 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | LA |
| Pathogen: | Clostridium perfringens |
| Vehicle(s): | Unknown |
| Location(s): | Prison |
| Molecular test results: | no |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 41 |
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| Number hospitalized: | 3 |
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