2000 Outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 Infections at a Church, New York
A confirmed outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 infections was associated with eating at a church in New York state. The vehicle of infection was not described.
Tags:
o157, stec, o157+h7Overview
| Outbreak began: | September 2000 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | NY |
| Pathogen: | E. coli O157:H7 |
| Vehicle(s): | Unknown |
| Location(s): | Church event |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 18 |
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| Number hospitalized: | 3 |
Sources & documents
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