Outbreak of Campylobacteriosis Associated With Consumption of Raw Peas
Author(s) -
Tracie J. Gardner,
Collette Fitzgerald,
César Coelho Xavier,
R. Klein,
Janet Pruckler,
Steven Stroika,
Joseph McLaughlin
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
clinical infectious diseases
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 3.44
H-Index - 336
eISSN - 1537-6591
pISSN - 1058-4838
DOI - 10.1093/cid/cir249
Subject(s) - campylobacteriosis , outbreak , pulsed field gel electrophoresis , campylobacter , medicine , campylobacter jejuni , feces , veterinary medicine , odds ratio , environmental health , microbiology and biotechnology , biology , virology , bacteria , genotype , biochemistry , genetics , gene
Campylobacter jejuni is a leading cause of acute gastroenteritis worldwide, and most cases are identified as sporadic events rather than as parts of recognized outbreaks. We report findings from a substantial 2008 campylobacteriosis outbreak with general implications for fresh produce safety.
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