2021 Multistate Outbreak of Listeriosis, Unknown Source
In November 2021, public health officials investigated a multistate outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes infections. Seven people were ill. All seven were hospitalized. Three people died.
The vehicle of transmission was not reported. The setting was reported as "unknown."
Overview
| Outbreak began: | November 2021 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| Pathogen: | Listeria monocytogenes |
| Vehicle(s): | Unknown |
| Location(s): | Unknown |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 7 |
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| Number hospitalized: | 7 |
| Number of deaths: | 3 |
Sources & documents
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