2011 Outbreak of Enterotoxigenic E. coli (ETEC) Infections Among Passengers Onboard Princess Cruises MV Coral Princess
The CDC's Vessel Sanitation Program reported an outbreak of Enterotoxigenic E. coli (ETEC) among passengers and crew onboard the Princess Cruises MV Coral Princess in late May 2011. In total 66 of 1,507 passengers and 3 of 874 crew members reported symptoms of diarrhea.
Tags:
e.coli, cruise+ship, princess+cruises, coral+princess, enterotoxigenicOverview
| Outbreak began: | May 2011 |
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| Affected country: | Other International |
| States/territories: | NA |
| Pathogen: | Enterotoxigenic E. coli. |
| Vehicle(s): | Unknown |
| Location(s): | Cruise ship |
| Brand name(s): | MV Coral Princess, Princess Cruises |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 69 |
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Sources & documents
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