Shiga Toxin-Producing Escherichia coli (STEC) Infection

Shiga Toxin-Producing Escherichia coli (STEC) Infection

Escherichia coli (abbreviated E. coli) are bacteria found in the intestines of people and animals and in the environment; they can also be found in foods. Most E. coli are harmless and are part of a healthy intestinal tract. However, some cause diarrhea, urinary tract infections, respiratory illness, bloodstream infections, and other illnesses. The types of E. coli that can cause illness are spread through contaminated food or water and through contact with animals or people. Two types of E. coli that cause diarrheal illness diagnosed in the United States are Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) and enterotoxigenic E. coli (ETEC). STEC are a group of E. coli that produce Shiga toxin. This toxin causes people to have diarrhea, which can be bloody.

STEC is monitored to prevent and control outbreaks.

In 2023, the rate per 100,000 of Shiga Toxin-Producing Escherichia coli (STEC) Infection in Alachua County was 9.3 compared to Florida at 5. The line graph shows change over time when there are at least three years of data.

Alachua County is in the fourth quartile for this measure. This means that relative to other counties in Florida, there are less Shiga Toxin-Producing Escherichia coli (STEC) Infection in about three quarters of the counties.

The map illustrates county data by quartile. A quartile map is presented when there are at least 51 counties with data for this measure.

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Alachua County
Shiga Toxin-Producing Escherichia coli (STEC) Infection, Single Year
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Shiga Toxin-Producing Escherichia coli (STEC) Infection, Rate Per 100,000 Population, Single Year  
AlachuaFlorida
Data YearCountDenomRateMOVCountDenomRateMOV
202327291,4599.3*3.51,13822,685,5835.00.3
202223290,6237.93.21,04222,329,1784.70.3
202114275,4355.12.757322,005,5872.60.2
20206270,4052.21.845421,640,7662.10.2
201915266,6495.62.878821,268,5533.70.3
20189263,7533.42.280920,957,7053.90.3
20176259,3492.31.918720,555,7280.90.1
20160257,4780.09920,231,0920.50.1
20151255,6310.413519,897,7620.70.1
20143251,7601.211719,579,8710.60.1
20131248,5260.412119,314,3960.60.1
20121246,8930.49319,118,9380.50.1
20115247,1512.01.810318,941,7420.50.1
20102247,6690.88518,820,2800.50.1
20093246,4891.29418,711,8440.50.1
20080244,6640.06518,636,8370.30.1
20070242,2150.04718,500,9580.30.1
20060238,7040.03818,237,5960.20.1
20050233,8590.011417,876,6630.60.1
20042229,8460.97817,476,4890.40.1
Florida
Shiga Toxin-Producing Escherichia coli (STEC) Infection, Rate Per 100,000 Population, 2023
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Shiga Toxin-Producing Escherichia coli (STEC) Infection, Rate Per 100,000 Population, 2023      MOV
CountyCountDenomRateMOV
Florida1,13822,685,5835.00.3
Alachua27291,4599.3*3.5
Baker027,7790.0
Bay4187,9072.1
Bradford026,6720.0
Brevard10638,4911.6*1.0
Broward731,987,8843.7*0.8
Calhoun013,8380.0
Charlotte5202,2332.5*2.2
Citrus22160,45513.7*5.7
Clay7229,9903.02.3
Collier27399,5876.82.5
Columbia272,8382.7
Miami-Dade2802,785,09510.1*1.2
DeSoto235,2055.7
Dixie017,1720.0
Duval211,051,8472.0*0.9
Escambia7334,1052.1*1.6
Flagler11128,6328.65.1
Franklin113,0317.7
Gadsden244,1404.5
Gilchrist019,3800.0
Glades012,3630.0
Gulf116,6156.0
Hamilton013,6210.0
Hardee125,6963.9
Hendry140,8362.4
Hernando5202,4682.5*2.2
Highlands1103,9941.0
Hillsborough851,553,7425.51.2
Holmes219,88910.1
Indian River5169,3993.02.6
Jackson049,0720.0
Jefferson015,1330.0
Lafayette07,8270.0
Lake22411,7615.32.2
Lee38823,5294.61.5
Leon15302,3425.02.5
Levy544,91211.19.8
Liberty08,1440.0
Madison618,61732.2*25.8
Manatee10433,0512.3*1.4
Marion21401,9125.22.2
Martin13164,0767.94.3
Monroe184,5721.2
Nassau398,7463.0
Okaloosa8218,9483.72.5
Okeechobee239,6345.0
Orange881,513,4665.81.2
Osceola9444,4752.0*1.3
Palm Beach721,538,7194.71.1
Pasco27609,6444.41.7
Pinellas37979,8943.8*1.2
Polk26791,6853.3*1.3
Putnam174,5791.3
St. Johns22309,5607.13.0
St. Lucie18360,9575.02.3
Santa Rosa4202,1972.0
Sarasota19462,7284.11.8
Seminole18491,0293.71.7
Sumter6148,7334.03.2
Suwannee545,40511.09.7
Taylor021,7780.0
Union415,69225.5
Volusia33582,5495.71.9
Wakulla136,0152.8
Walton281,9682.4
Washington025,8710.0
10/31/2024 8:32:04 PM

Data Note(s)

FLHealthCHARTS.gov is provided by the Florida Department of Health, Division of Public Health Statistics and Performance Management.

Data Source: Florida Department of Health, Bureau of Epidemiology

  • Chart will display if there are at least three years of data.

  • Multi-year counts are a sum of the selected years, not an average.

  • Quartiles are calculated when data is available for at least 51 counties.

  • MOV - Measure of Variability: Probable range of values resulting from random fluctuations in the number of events. Not calculated when numerator is below 5 or denominator is below 20, or count or rate is suppressed. The MOV is useful for comparing rates to a goal or standard. For example, if the absolute difference between the county rate and the statewide rate is less than the MOV, the county rate is not significantly different from the statewide rate (alpha level = 0.05). When the absolute difference between the county rate and the statewide rate is greater than the MOV, the county rate is significantly different from the statewide rate. MOV should not be used to determine if the rates of two different counties, or the county rates for two different years, are statistically significantly different.

  • Denom - abbreviated for Denominator.

  • Population estimates are not available for persons whose county of residence is unknown. Given this, the denominator and associated rate are not available.

  • * - Indicates the county rate is statistically significantly different from the statewide rate.

  • 00800, 41601, 41602
  • This disease became reportable on November 1, 1994. The first full year of data collection is 1995. Cases occurring in previous years may have been retrospectively identified after becoming reportable. Counts and rates include confirmed and probable cases of Escherichia coli, Shiga Toxin-Producing (STEC) Infection (Merlin code 00800) - Effective November 24, 2008; Shiga Toxin-Producing Escherichia coli (STEC) Infection, Non-O157 (Merlin code 41602) - Expired August 5, 2008; and Shiga Toxin-Producing Escherichia coli (STEC) Infection, O157:H7 (Merlin code 41601) - Expired August 5, 2008.
  • Data presented here are from Merlin, Florida's web-based reportable disease surveillance system. Note that any data prior to 1992 are not maintained in Merlin and should be interpreted with caution.
  • Data in this report are aggregated by the date the case was reported to the Bureau of Epidemiology, Florida Department of Health. Cases are assigned to Florida counties based on the county of residence at the time of the disease identification, regardless of where they became ill or were hospitalized, diagnosed, or exposed.
  • Reports for reportable disease data are produced weekly, monthly, and annually. To access these reports, visit Surveillance Publications. More detailed information on interpreting data can be found in the introduction section of the annual reports. For questions, please contact the Bureau of Epidemiology at (850) 245-4401.
  • Rates based on less than 20 cases are not reliable and should be interpreted with caution.
  • This is primary, quantitative data.
  • All population-based rates are calculated using July 1 Florida population estimates from the Florida Legislature, Office of Economic and Demographic Research.