2021 Multistate Outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 Infections, Source Unknown

In May 2021, public health officials investigated a multistate outbreak of Shiga toxin E. coli (STEC) O157:H7 Infections. Seven people were ill. Four people were hospitalized. No one died.

The setting and vehicle of transmission were not reported.

Overview

Outbreak began:May 2021
Affected country:US
Pathogen:E. coli O157:H7
Vehicle(s):Unknown
Location(s):Unknown
Molecular test results:Not reported

Health impact

Total ill:7
Number hospitalized:4

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