2010 Outbreak of E. coli O26 in a Daycare, Washington
Fifteen Kittitas County residents were infected with E. coli O26 in June and July 2010. Case patients ranged in age from 23 months to 7 years. One child was hospitalized. Fourteen of 15 children attended three child care facilities which were temporarily closed.
Tags:
e.+coli+o26, stec, daycare, kittitas, child careOverview
| Outbreak began: | June 2010 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | WA |
| Pathogen: | E. coli O26 |
| Vehicle(s): | Unknown |
| Location(s): | Child Care Facility |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 15 |
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| Number hospitalized: | 1 |
Sources & documents
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