2017 Outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 at a Western Stock Show, Colorado
In January 2017 Colorado public health officials investigated an outbreak of E. coli O157:H7. Outbreak associated cases attended a western stock show in Denver. Exposure dates ranged from January 11, 2017 to January 21, 2017. Dates of illness onset ranged from January 20 to February 19. Two people were hospitalized. No one died. No specific exposure was identified.
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e.+coli+o157%3Ah7, stec, colorado, animal+event, western+stock+showOverview
| Outbreak began: | January 2017 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | CO |
| Pathogen: | E. coli O157:H7 |
| Vehicle(s): | Animal Contact |
| Location(s): | Animal event |
| Molecular test results: | yes |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 6 |
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| Number hospitalized: | 2 |
Sources & documents
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