2021 Multistate Outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 Infections, Unknown Source
In 2021, public health officials in Montana, Oregon and Washington investigated an outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 infections. Nine outbreak associated cases were identified. One person was hospitalized. No one died.
The source was not determined.
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| Outbreak began: | July 2021 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | MT, OR, WA |
| Pathogen: | E. coli O157:H7 |
| Vehicle(s): | Unknown |
| Location(s): | Unknown |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 9 |
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| Number hospitalized: | 1 |
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