2021 Outbreak of Clostridium Infections at a Restaurant

In July 2021, public health officials in Virginia investigated an outbreak of Clostridium infections associated with a restaurant. The implicated vehicles of transmission were reported as "chicken curry, beef curry, nihari, rice, and salad." Twenty-three people were ill. One person was hospitalized. No one died.

Overview

Outbreak began:July 2021
Affected country:US
States/territories:VA
Pathogen:Clostridium
Vehicle(s):chicken, Beef, Rice
Location(s):Restaurant
Molecular test results:Not reported

Health impact

Total ill:23
Number hospitalized:1

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