2021 Outbreak of E. coli O157 Infections, Iowa
In August 2021, public health officials in Iowa investigated an outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 infections. Three people were ill. Two people were hospitalized. No one died. The mode of transmission was not reported. The setting was described as "Other."
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| Outbreak began: | August 2021 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | IA |
| Pathogen: | E. coli O157:H7 |
| Vehicle(s): | Unknown |
| Location(s): | Other |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 3 |
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| Number hospitalized: | 2 |
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