2020 Multistate Outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 Infections, Source Unknown
Federal, state, and local public health agencies investigated an outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 infections. The first cases occurred in August 2020. Thirty two outbreak associated cases were identified. Fifteen people were hospitalized. No one died. The source was never determined.
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| Outbreak began: | August 2020 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | CA, IL, LA, MD, MI, MT, NJ, OH, UT, VA, WA, WI |
| Pathogen: | E. coli O157:H7 |
| Vehicle(s): | Unknown |
| Location(s): | Restaurant, Private Home |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 32 |
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| Number hospitalized: | 15 |
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