2021 Outbreak of Shigella sonnei Infections, Colorado

In April 2021, Colorado public health officials investigated a suspected outbreak of Shigella sonnei infections. Seven people were ill. No one was hospitalized and no one died. The setting and vehicle of transmission were not reported.

Overview

Outbreak began:April 2021
Affected country:US
States/territories:CO
Pathogen:Shigella sonnei
Vehicle(s):Unknown
Location(s):Unknown
Molecular test results:Not reported

Health impact

Total ill:7

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