2005 Outbreak of Gastroenteritis at Camp Yamhill, Oregon
An outbreak of gastroenteritis occurred at a camp in Oregon. The outbreak was caused by multiple pathogens such as E. coli O157:H7, Campylobacter, and E. coli O145. The water system may have been overwhelmed surface water runoff caused by heavy rainfall.
- Outbreak began:
- May 2005
- Affected Country:
- US
- Affected States/Territories:
- Oregon
- Organism(s):
-
- E. coli O157:H7
- Campylobacter
- Non-O157 STEC
- Vehicle(s):
- Water, Drinking Water
- Molecular Results Available:
- Unknown
- Test Results:
- None
- Location(s):
- Camp
- Brand Name(s):
- Total ill:
- 60
- Number ill by Case Definition Known:
- Unknown
- Number Laboratory Confirmed Cases:
- N/A
- Number Probable Cases:
- N/A
- Number Possible Cases:
- N/A
- Anyone Hospitalized:
- Unknown
- Number Hospitalized:
- Unknown
- Any Deaths:
- Unknown
- Number Dead:
- Unknown
- Any References:
- Yes