1988 Outbreak of Shigellosis at a Outdoor Music Festival, Michigan

Attendees of an outdoor music festival that was held in Michigan became ill with Shigella sonnei. The onset of the illnesses peaked two days after the festival ended, after attendees had returned home. An uncooked tofu salad served on the last day was associated with risk of illness. A smaller outbreak of Shigella sonnei occurred among festival volunteers before, and during, the festival. There was limited access to soap and running water for handwashing.

Overview

Outbreak began:August 1988
Affected country:US
States/territories:MI
Pathogen:Shigella
Vehicle(s):Tofu
Location(s):Festival
Molecular test results:Not reported

Health impact

Total ill:3175

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