2023 Outbreak of E. coli O157 at a Daycare, Alabama
In January 2023, public health officials in Alabama investigated an outbreak of Shiga Toxin E. coli (STEC) O157 associated with a daycare. Two people were ill. One person was hospitalized. No one died.
The vehicle of transmission was not reported.
Overview
| Outbreak began: | January 2023 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | AL |
| Pathogen: | E. coli O157 |
| Vehicle(s): | Unknown |
| Location(s): | Child Care Center |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 2 |
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| Number hospitalized: | 1 |
Sources & documents
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