2012 Outbreak of E. coli Infections, New York
Livingston County Public Health investigated an outbreak of E. coli infections in 7 persons in the county in August 2012. Five of the seven patients were infected with an indistinguishable strain of the bacteria. The source of the outbreak was undetermined.
Tags:
e.+coli, new+york, livinston+county, stecOverview
| Outbreak began: | August 2012 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | NY |
| Pathogen: | E. coli |
| Vehicle(s): | Unknown |
| Location(s): | Unknown |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 7 |
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Sources & documents
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