2021 Outbreak of Shiga Toxin E. coli Infections, Texas

In June 2021, Texas public health officials investigated an outbreak of illnesses suspected to be caused by Shiga Toxin E. coli (STEC). Two people were ill. No one was hospitalized and no one died.

The vehicle of transmission and setting were not reported.

Overview

Outbreak began:June 2021
Affected country:US
States/territories:TX
Pathogen:Shiga toxin E. coli
Vehicle(s):Unknown
Location(s):Unknown
Molecular test results:Not reported

Health impact

Total ill:2

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