2021 Outbreak of Clostridium perfringens Infections at a Restaurant, Iowa
In April 2021, public health officials in Iowa investigated an outbreak of Clostridium perfringens infections associated with a sit-down dining restaurant. Four people were ill. No one was hospitalized and no one died.
The vehicle of transmission was not reported.
Overview
| Outbreak began: | April 2021 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | IA |
| Pathogen: | Clostridium perfringens |
| Vehicle(s): | Unknown |
| Location(s): | Restaurant |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 4 |
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