2000 Outbreak of Multiple Pathogens Linked to Irrigation Water, Utah
Cross contamination between potable drinking water and an irrigation system led to an outbreak of gastroenteritis. Multiple pathogens caused illness, including Campylobacter jejuni, E. coli O157:H7, and E. coli O111. The outbreak occurred among persons who attended a football camp.
Tags:
campy, o157, campylobacteriosis, e.+coli+o111, h7, campylobacter, o111, non-o157+stec, football campOverview
| Outbreak began: | August 2000 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | UT |
| Pathogen: | E. coli O157:H7, Campylobacter, E. coli O111 |
| Vehicle(s): | Water, Irrigation |
| Location(s): | Camp |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 102 |
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