2011 Outbreak of E. coli O26:H11 Infections at Camp Lutherhaven, Idaho
An outbreak of E. coli O26:H11 occurred among kitchen workers at Camp Lutherhaven, a summer camp located on Lake Couer d'Alene. Six people were ill with the outbreak strain. No one was hospitalized and no one died. No campers were confirmed to be infected. The source of the outbreak was not described.
Tags:
e.+coli+o26, o26, stec, non O157 STECOverview
| Outbreak began: | June 2011 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | ID |
| Pathogen: | E. coli O26:H11 |
| Vehicle(s): | Person-to-Person |
| Location(s): | Camp |
| Brand name(s): | Camp Lutherhaven |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 6 |
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