2021 Outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 Infections at a Restaurant, Illinois
In September 2021, public health officials in Illinois investigated a confirmed outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 infections associated with a restaurant. Seven people were ill. No one was hospitalized and no one died. The vehicle of transmission was not reported.
Tags:
stec, Shiga toxin E. coliOverview
| Outbreak began: | September 2021 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | IL |
| Pathogen: | E. coli O157:H7 |
| Vehicle(s): | Unknown |
| Location(s): | Restaurant |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 7 |
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