2023 Outbreak of Clostridium perfringens at a Correctional Detention Center, Colorado
In February 2023, public health officials in Colorado investigated an outbreak of Clostridium perfringens at a correctional facility. The implicated vehicles of transmission were reported as Spanish rice and beans. One hundred thirty nine people were ill. One person was hospitalized. No one died.
Tags:
prison, jailOverview
| Outbreak began: | February 2023 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | CO |
| Pathogen: | Clostridium perfringens |
| Vehicle(s): | Rice, Beans |
| Location(s): | Correctional Facility |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 139 |
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| Number hospitalized: | 1 |
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