2010 Outbreak of Salmonella Infections at Clearview High School, Lorain County, Ohio

An outbreak of Salmonella Group B occurred among people who attended a Clearview High School football dinner in Lorain County, Ohio. At least eight of the illnesses were confirmed as caused by Salmonella. The Health Commissioner stated that some of the illnesses were upper respiratory in nature, not diarrheal. Norovirus was ruled out as a cause of the outbreak. The outbreak at the high school may have been part of a larger outbreak in the region.

Overview

Outbreak began:October 2010
Affected country:US
States/territories:OH
Pathogen:Salmonella
Vehicle(s):Unknown
Location(s):School Banquet
Molecular test results:Not reported

Health impact

Total ill:8

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