2021 Outbreak of Escherichia coli at a Restaurant, Puerto Rico
In May 2021, public health officials in Puerto Rico investigated an outbreak of suspected E. coli associated with a restaurant. Four people were ill. One person was hospitalized. No one died.
The vehicle of transmission was not reported.
Overview
| Outbreak began: | May 2021 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | PR |
| Pathogen: | Escherichia coli |
| Vehicle(s): | Unknown |
| Location(s): | Restaurant |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 4 |
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| Number hospitalized: | 1 |
Sources & documents
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