2023 Outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 Infections at a Long-term Care Facility, Illinois
In November 2023, Illinois public health officials investigated a foodborne illness outbreak of Shiga toxin E. coli (STEC) O157:H7 infections associated with a long-term care/nursing home/assisted living facility. Five people were ill. All five were hospitalized. No one died.
The vehicle of transmission was not reported.
Overview
| Outbreak began: | November 2023 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | IL |
| Pathogen: | E. coli O157:H7 |
| Vehicle(s): | Unknown |
| Location(s): | Residential Care Facility |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 5 |
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| Number hospitalized: | 5 |
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