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Epidemiologic investigation of a Yersinia camp outbreak linked to a food handler

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  • Morse, D.L.
  • Shayegani, M.
  • Gallo, R.J.

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In July 1981, an outbreak of gastroenteritis occurred at a summer diet camp. Of the 455 campers and staff, 35 per cent developed an illness characterized by abdominal pain, fever, diarrhea, and/or nausea and vomiting. A total of 53 per cent experienced abdominal pain. Seven persons were hospitalized, five of whom had appendectomies. Yersinia enterocolitica serogroup 0:8 was isolated from 37 (54 per cent) of 69 persons examined, including the camp cook and three assistants. An epidemiologic investigation demonstrated that illness was associated with consumption of reconstituted powdered milk and/or chow mein. Y. Enterocolitica serogroup 0:8 was subsequently isolated from milk, the milk dispenser, and leftover chow mein. Information obtained during the investigation suggested that the Yersinia had been introduced by a food handler during food-processing procedures.

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  • Morse, D.L. & Shayegani, M. & Gallo, R.J., 1984. "Epidemiologic investigation of a Yersinia camp outbreak linked to a food handler," American Journal of Public Health, American Public Health Association, vol. 74(6), pages 589-592.
    • Handle: RePEc:aph:ajpbhl:1984:74:6:589-592_2
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