The International Outbreak Museum is the culmination of one man’s career-long quest to document over three decades of infectious disease outbreak investigations. Outbreak exhibits consist of pictures, data, questionnaires, narratives, and historical context. We welcome you to peruse the exhibits, read about the museum’s founder and original curator, and even submit an exhibit from your own outbreak investigation.
Featured Outbreaks
Shopping Bag Norovirus
- A norovirus outbreak at a soccer tournament related to eating food out of a contaminated reusable shopping bag
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- Check out the online exhibit
Colorado Polka C. perfringens
- This 2011 Colorado Clostridium perfringens outbreak began when an unlicensed caterer did not properly store or transport meals
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- Check out the Colorado Polka case study and tabletop exercise
Hubbard Fountain Shigellosis
- This 2003 outbreak led investigators to an unusual common source of Shigella: an Oregon park splash fountain. Eventually, it led to the fountain being re-engineered to better protect visitors.
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- Check out the online exhibit