Shiga Toxin–Producing Escherichia coli Infections Associated With Romaine Lettuce—United States, 2018

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Authors

Lyndsay Bottichio · Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Amelia A. Keaton · Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Deepam Thomas · New Jersey Department of Health

Tara Fulton · New Jersey Department of Health

Amanda Tiffany · Alaska Department of Health and Social Services

Anna Frick · Alaska Department of Health and Social Services

Mia Mattioli

Abstract

We report on the largest multistate leafy greens-linked STEC O157 outbreak in several decades. The investigation highlights the complexities associated with investigating outbreaks involving widespread environmental contamination.

Topics & Keywords

Escherichia coli research studies Viral gastroenteritis research and epidemiology Bacteriophages and microbial interactions

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Clinical Infectious Diseases

Volume 71, Issue 8, pp. e323-e330

DOI: 10.1093/cid/ciz1182

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