Report Finds STEC Infections Decrease Slightly in Europe in 2019
The number of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) infections in Europe declined in 2019 slightly, compared to 2018, but is higher than previous years, according to a new report.
For 2019, there were 8,313 confirmed cases of STEC infection reported, but no multi-country outbreaks detected or investigated. In 2018, there were 8,658 similar cases, and 6,455 in 2017.