2023 Multistate Outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 Infections, Source Unknown
In July 2023, public health officials in several states and the CDC investigated an outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 infections. Fourteen people were ill. Three people were hospitalized. No one died.
The vehicle of transmission and setting were not reported.
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| Outbreak began: | July 2023 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | WA |
| Pathogen: | E. coli O157:H7 |
| Vehicle(s): | Unknown |
| Location(s): | Unknown |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 14 |
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| Number hospitalized: | 3 |
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