2009 Outbreak of Gastroenteritis, Maryland

A multi-pathogen outbreak occurred in Maryland. The involved organisms were: Shigella sonnei, Enteroaggregative E. coli, and Enterotoxigenic E. coli. The location of exposure was described as other or workplace. The vehicle of infection was not described.

Overview

Outbreak began:November 2009
Affected country:US
States/territories:MD
Pathogen:Shigella, Enteroaggregative E. coli, Enterotoxigenic E. coli.
Vehicle(s):Unknown
Location(s):Workplace, Unknown
Molecular test results:Not reported

Health impact

Total ill:12

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