2006 Outbreak of E. coli O121 Infections at a Day Care, Nebraska
An outbreak of E. coli O121 infections occurred among children who attended a Nebraska day care program. The infection was spread from person-to-person. All cases required hospitalization.
Tags:
o121, e.+coli+o121, non-O157 STEC, day care, stecOverview
| Outbreak began: | June 2006 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | NE |
| Pathogen: | E. coli O121 |
| Vehicle(s): | Person-to-Person |
| Location(s): | Child Care Center |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 5 |
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| Number hospitalized: | 5 |
Sources & documents
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