2000 Outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 at a Farm, Pennsylvania
An outbreak of diarrhea was associated with visits to a dairy farm in Montgomery county, Pennsylvania. Over 75,000 persons had visited the farm during the outbreak period. Case-patients were more likely to have been in contact with cattle. The E. coli O157:H7 found in the stool of case-patients matched the E. coli O157:H7 that had been isolated from cows and environmental surfaces on the farm. Handwashing facilities were poorly stocked with soap and towels, were out of a child's reach, or were poorly supervised.
Overview
| Outbreak began: | September 2000 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | PA |
| Pathogen: | E. coli O157:H7 |
| Vehicle(s): | Animal Contact |
| Location(s): | Farm |
| Molecular test results: | Unknown |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 51 |
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| Number hospitalized: | 16 |
Sources & documents
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