2021 Outbreak of Shigella sonnei Infections Associated with a Restaurant, California
An outbreak of confirmed Shigella sonnei infections occurred in California in August 2021. Three people became ill after eating at a restaurant. Two people were hospitalized. No one died.
The vehicle of transmission was not reported.
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shigellosisOverview
| Outbreak began: | August 2021 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | CA |
| Pathogen: | Shigella sonnei |
| Location(s): | Restaurant |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 3 |
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| Number hospitalized: | 2 |
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