2021 Outbreak of Shigellosis Associated with Treated Recreational Water, Texas
In October 2021, Texas public health officials investigated an outbreak of confirmed Shigella sonnei infections. Four people were ill. One person was hospitalized. No one died. Exposure was described as treated recreational water. The setting was reported as "other."
Overview
| Outbreak began: | October 2021 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | TX |
| Pathogen: | Shigella sonnei |
| Vehicle(s): | Water |
| Location(s): | Recreational Water |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 4 |
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| Number hospitalized: | 1 |
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