2006 Outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 Infections at a Hospital, Texas
A confirmed outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 was associated with a Texas hospital. The vehicle of infection was not described.
Tags:
o157, h7Overview
| Outbreak began: | December 2006 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | TX |
| Pathogen: | E. coli O157:H7 |
| Vehicle(s): | Unknown |
| Location(s): | Hospital |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 21 |
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| Number hospitalized: | 2 |
Sources & documents
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