2017 Outbreak of Suspected Bacterial Toxin, Colorado Springs, Colorado
On May 26, 2017 a group of 5 co-workers shared a meal at a Colorado Springs, Colorado restaurant. Within 2 hours, 4 of the 5 became ill with nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. The co-workers live in separate houses and denied any other common exposures. No one was hospitalized and no one died. Public health investigators classified this outbreak as a suspected bacterial toxin outbreak.
Overview
| Outbreak began: | 2017 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | CO |
| Pathogen: | Gastrointestinal illness, not specified |
| Vehicle(s): | Unknown |
| Location(s): | Restaurant |
| Molecular test results: | no |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 4 |
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Sources & documents
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