2013 Outbreak of Shigella Sonnei Infections Linked to Recreational Water, Rhode Island following lake exposure, Rhode Island - July 2013
The Rhode Island Department of Health investigated 134 cases of Shigella sonnei infections n individuals who swam at Spring Lake Beach in Burrillville on July 4, 2013. An additional 14 cases of shigellosis were reported in people who swam at Wallum Lake in early July.
Tags:
shigellosis, shigella, waterborne, rhode+island, spring+lake, wallum, lake, swimmingOverview
| Outbreak began: | July 2013 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | RI |
| Pathogen: | Shigella sonnei |
| Vehicle(s): | Recreational Water |
| Location(s): | Recreational Water |
| Brand name(s): | Spring Lake Beach, Wallum Lake |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 148 |
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| Number hospitalized: | 16 |