2008 Outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 Infections, California
A confirmed outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 occurred in California. The exposure locations were described as restaurant, nursing home, and unknown location. The vehicle of infection was not described.
Tags:
o157, h7, stecOverview
| Outbreak began: | July 2008 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | CA |
| Pathogen: | E. coli O157:H7 |
| Vehicle(s): | Unknown |
| Location(s): | Nursing Home, Restaurant, Unknown |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 5 |
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| Number hospitalized: | 4 |
| Number of deaths: | 2 |
Sources & documents
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