2011 Outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 Infections at a Mud Party, Louisiana
An outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 occurred among attendees of a party held at a farm for students of the Ouachita Christian School. Children who played in the farm's mud pit for more than five minutes were more likely to become ill. The Louisiana state laboratory was unable to perform environmental testing.
Tags:
o157, h7, stecOverview
| Outbreak began: | May 2011 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | LA |
| Pathogen: | E. coli O157:H7 |
| Vehicle(s): | Environmental Exposure |
| Location(s): | Farm |
| Brand name(s): | Ouachita Christian School |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 15 |
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| Number hospitalized: | 3 |
Sources & documents
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