2008 Outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 Infections at a Pool Party, Minnesota

An outbreak of an indistinguishable strain of E. coli O157:H7 occurred among acquaintance households subsequent to an Olmstead county pool party at the home of a child who had diarrhea.

Overview

Outbreak began:August 2008
Affected country:US
States/territories:MN
Pathogen:E. coli O157:H7
Vehicle(s):Person-to-Person
Location(s):Private Home
Molecular test results:Not reported

Health impact

Total ill:3

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