Children sick with E. coli after visiting an animal exhibit at the Appalachian Fairgrounds
Bill Marler
OCTOBER 7, 2023
NORTHEAST REGIONAL HEALTH OFFICE, DR. DAVID KIRSCHKE, MD : The Northeast Regional Health Office and the Sullivan County Health Department are investigating several cases of illness caused by Shiga-toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) among elementary school children in Washington and Sullivan counties. These illnesses occurred after some classes visited an animal exhibit at the Appalachian Fairgrounds on September 26 and 27.
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