2006 Outbreak of Shigellosis Linked to Fish, California

A confirmed outbreak of Shigella sonnei was linked to eating fish at a restaurant in California.

Overview

Outbreak began:January 2006
Affected country:US
States/territories:CA
Pathogen:Shigella
Vehicle(s):fish
Location(s):Restaurant
Molecular test results:Not reported

Health impact

Total ill:8
Number hospitalized:1

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