2000 Outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 Infections at a Day Care Facility, Maine
A confirmed outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 infections was associated with a child day care program in Maine. The vehicle of infection was not described.
Tags:
o157, h7, stec, day careOverview
| Outbreak began: | August 2000 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | ME |
| Pathogen: | E. coli O157:H7 |
| Vehicle(s): | Unknown |
| Location(s): | Child Care Facility |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 2 |
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| Number hospitalized: | 1 |
Sources & documents
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