2005 Outbreak of Shigellosis Linked to Lake Swimming, Massachusetts
A confirmed outbreak of Shigella sonnei was associated with swimming in a Massachusetts lake.
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s.+sonnei, shigellosis, shigella+sonnei, swimming, swimming lakeOverview
| Outbreak began: | June 2005 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | MA |
| Pathogen: | Shigella |
| Vehicle(s): | Recreational Water |
| Location(s): | Lake |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 5 |
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