2021 Multistate Outbreak of E. coli O157:H7, Source Unknown
In April 2021, local, state, and federal health officials investigated an outbreak of Shiga toxin E. coli (STEC) O157:H7 infections. Six people were ill. Three people were hospitalized. No one died.
The vehicle of transmission and setting were not reported.
Overview
| Outbreak began: | April 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: | 6 |
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| Number hospitalized: | 3 |
Sources & documents
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