2023 Outbreak of Enteropathogenic E. coli Infections Associated with a Child Daycare, Louisiana

In June 2023, public health officials in Louisiana investigated a waterborne outbreak of Enteropathogenic E. coli (EPEC) infections associated with a kiddie wading pool at a childcare facility. Five people were ill. No one was hospitalized and no one died.

Overview

Outbreak began:June 2023
Affected country:US
States/territories:LA
Pathogen:Enteropathogenic E. coli
Vehicle(s):Water
Location(s):Child Care Facility
Molecular test results:Not reported

Health impact

Total ill:5

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