2012 Outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 Infections, South Carolina
In May of 2012, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) announced that it was investigating an outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 infections that had sickened 11 individuals in the Spartanburg area. All 11 victims reported eating at the same Mexican restaurant. Two of the victims developed hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS). Illnesses were related to eating at the restaurant during the last week of April.
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hus, e.+coli, hemolytic+uremic+syndrome, mexican+restaurant, south+carolina, spartanburg, stec, o157Overview
| Outbreak began: | April 2012 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | SC |
| Pathogen: | E. coli O157:H7 |
| Vehicle(s): | Unknown |
| Location(s): | Restaurant |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 11 |
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| Number hospitalized: | 2 |
Sources & documents
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