2021 Multistate Outbreak of E. coli O26:H11 Infections, Unknown Source
In July 2021, public health officials investigated an outbreak of Shiga toxin E. coli (STEC) O26:H11 infections. Twelve people were ill. Four people were hospitalized. No one died.
The vehicle of transmission was not reported. The setting was reported as "unknown."
Overview
| Outbreak began: | July 2021 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| Pathogen: | E. coli O26:H11 |
| Vehicle(s): | Unknown |
| Location(s): | Unknown |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 12 |
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| Number hospitalized: | 4 |
Sources & documents
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