2021 Outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 Infections Associated with a Fair, Oregon
In July 2021, Oregon public health officials investigated an outbreak of suspected E. coli O157:H7 infections associated with a fair/festival. Two people were ill. One person was hospitalized. No one died.
The vehicle of transmission was not reported.
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| Outbreak began: | July 2021 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | OR |
| Pathogen: | E. coli O157:H7 |
| Vehicle(s): | Unknown |
| Location(s): | Fair |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 2 |
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| Number hospitalized: | 1 |
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