1999 Outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 Infections at a School, Tennessee

A confirmed outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 occurred at a school in Tennessee. The vehicle of infection was not described.

Overview

Outbreak began:April 1999
Affected country:US
States/territories:TN
Pathogen:E. coli O157:H7
Vehicle(s):Unknown
Location(s):School
Molecular test results:Not reported

Health impact

Total ill:30
Number hospitalized:2

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