2021 Outbreak of Clostridium perfringens Infections Associated with a Caterer, Wisconsin
In August 2021, public health officials in Wisconsin investigated an outbreak suspected to be due to Clostridium perfringens infections associated with a caterer. Sixty-five people were ill. No one was hospitalized and no one died.
The vehicle of transmission was not reported.
Overview
| Outbreak began: | August 2021 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | WI |
| Pathogen: | Clostridium perfringens |
| Vehicle(s): | Unknown |
| Location(s): | Catered Event |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 65 |
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