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 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| Pathogen: | E. coli O157:H7 |
| Vehicle(s): | Unknown |
| Location(s): | Unknown |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 7 |
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| Number hospitalized: | 4 |
Sources & documents
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