2010 Outbreak of E. coli O157 Infections Linked to a Faulty Wastewater System, Mississippi
In November 2010 the Mississippi State Department of Health investigated a cluster of E. coli O157:H7 cases in the Tombigbee Public Health District IV (Starkville/Columbus area). Nine patients were confirmed with E. coli O157:H7 and 4 patients were considered to be probable cases. All 13 individuals resided in 3 households that shared a sewage system. Investigators attributed the outbreak to a failed wastewater system and pooled untreated sewage.
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stec, columbus, mississippi, sewage, starkville, tombigbee, wastewaterOverview
| Outbreak began: | November 2010 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | MS |
| Pathogen: | E. coli O157:H7 |
| Vehicle(s): | Sewage |
| Location(s): | Private Home, Water supply |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 13 |
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| Number hospitalized: | 5 |
Sources & documents
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