2021 Outbreak of Clostridium perfringens Infections at a Private Home, Indiana
In May 2021, Indiana public health officials investigated a suspected outbreak of Clostridium perfringens infections associated with food served at a private home. Twenty-one people were sickened. No one was hospitalized and no one died. The vehicle of transmission was not reported.
Overview
| Outbreak began: | May 2021 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | IN |
| Pathogen: | Clostridium perfringens |
| Vehicle(s): | Unknown |
| Location(s): | Private Home |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 21 |
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