2023 Outbreak of Shigellosis, Maryland

In May 2023, Maryland public health officials investigated a foodborne illness outbreak of Shigella flexneri. Eleven people were ill. One person was hospitalized. No one died.

The vehicle of transmission and setting were not reported.

Overview

Outbreak began:May 2023
Affected country:US
States/territories:MD
Pathogen:Shigella flexneri
Vehicle(s):Unknown
Location(s):Unknown
Molecular test results:Not reported

Health impact

Total ill:11
Number hospitalized:1

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