2017 Outbreak of Gastroenteritis at a Wedding, Oklahoma
Oklahoma public health officials investigated an outbreak of gastroenteritis among guests at a rehearsal dinner and wedding held in August 2017. The meals were served over a two day period (August 5-6). Twenty-eight people reported symptoms that included vomiting and diarrhea. A specimen collected from an ill attendee 12 days after symptoms resolved was negative for foodborne pathogens. No one was hospitalized and no one died.
The rehearsal dinner was prepared in a private residence the night before the wedding. A traditional Brazilian meal was served. It was noted there were concerns with food preparation because of lack of hand washing and cross contamination.
Overview
| Outbreak began: | August 2017 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | OK |
| Pathogen: | Gastrointestinal illness, not specified |
| Vehicle(s): | Unknown |
| Location(s): | Home |
| Molecular test results: | no |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 28 |
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Sources & documents
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