2014 Outbreak of E. .coli O157:H7 Infections Linked to Animal Contact at a State Fairground, Oklahoma
In April 2014 the Oklahoma State Department of Health investigated an outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 infections linked to animal contact at the Oklahoma State Fairground. Eleven outbreak associated cases were identified. One group of patients attended the Oklahoma Youth Expo at the State Fairgrounds.
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e.+coli, stec, oklahoma+youth+expo, shiga+toxin+e.+coliOverview
| Outbreak began: | April 2014 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | OK |
| Pathogen: | E. coli O157:H7 |
| Vehicle(s): | Animal Contact |
| Location(s): | Agricultural fair |
| Brand name(s): | Oklahoma Youth Expo |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 11 |
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