2008 Outbreak of Shigellosis at a Wedding Reception, Ohio
A confirmed outbreak of Shigella sonnei occurred among people who had eaten at a wedding reception in Ohio. The vehicle of infection was not described.
Tags:
s.+sonnei, shigellosis, shigella+sonneiOverview
| Outbreak began: | June 2008 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | OH |
| Pathogen: | Shigella |
| Vehicle(s): | Unknown |
| Location(s): | Wedding Reception |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 4 |
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| Number hospitalized: | 1 |
Sources & documents
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