1983 Outbreak of Campylobacter jejuni Infections Linked to Raw Milk During a Dairy Farm Visit, Pennsylvania
An outbreak of Campylobacter jejuni infections occurred among first grade students who drank raw milk while visiting a farm in central Pennsylvania. Illness risk was associated with the quantity of milk that was consumed during the visit.
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campy, c.+jejuni, campylobacteriosis, campylobacter+jejuni, raw+milk, unpasteurized, pennsylvania, agrotourism, dairy+farm, unpasteurized milkOverview
| Outbreak began: | May 1983 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | PA |
| Pathogen: | Campylobacter |
| Vehicle(s): | Milk |
| Location(s): | Dairy |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 26 |
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| Number hospitalized: | 1 |
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