Shiga-Toxin Producing E. coli and HUS Illnesses for Week Ending 8-20-2011
Every week the CDC Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) publishes reported illnesses, including Shiga toxin producing E. coli and hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS). This week’s MMWR reports the following for the week ending August 20, 2011:
Shiga-Toxin Producing E. coli (usually E. coli O157) – 74 Reported Cases in U.S.
Maine 1, New York 12, Pennsylvania 3, Michigan 3, Ohio 10, Missouri 6, Nebraska 1, Delaware 1, Florida 9, Maryland 1, North Carolina 3, South Carolina 1, Virginia 3, Mississippi 1, Tennessee 5, Arkansas 2, Oklahoma 2, Texas 2, Colorado 4, California 1, Washington 3.
Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS) – 6 Reported Cases in U.S.
Missouri 1, North Carolina 1, Tennessee 2, Arkansas 1, Oregon 1
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