2023 Outbreak of Multiple Strains of Escherichia coli Infections Associated with a Grocery Store, Ohio
In 2023, public health officials in Ohio investigated a confirmed outbreak of multiple strains of E. coli - Enterotoxigenic E. coli (ETEC), Enteropathogenic E. coli (EPEC), and Enteroaggregative E. coli (EAEC) infections. The setting was reported as grocery store/bakery/deli/convenience store. Two people were ill. No one was hospitalized and no one died.
The vehicle of transmission was not reported.
Overview
| Outbreak began: | August 2023 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | OH |
| Pathogen: | Enterotoxigenic E. coli., Enteropathogenic E. coli, Enteroaggregative E. coli |
| Vehicle(s): | Unknown |
| Location(s): | Grocery Store |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 2 |
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Sources & documents
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