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CDC was notified from Big Hospital located in Mores Town located in Franklin County, Vermont of seven cases of severe abdominal cramps, watery diarrhea, fever, and vomiting. Stool cultures were positive for Escherichia coli Infection caused Shiga Toxin-Producing Bacteria (STEC). Persons affected were of various ages, social and economic backgrounds and presented between the dates of September 10 - 17. After assembling necessary equipment and obtaining the name of my local contact, I varied test results were correct. Stool cultures were tested on selective and differential MacConkey agar using Trypticase Soy Broth and 10-μg Carbapenem disks (CDC). Local contact confirmed there have not been any other recent cases reported with similar symptoms.

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