1985 Outbreak of Campylobacter jejuni Infections Linked to Cantaloupe, Wisconsin
A confirmed outbreak of Campylobacter jejuni infections was associated with eating cantaloupe in Wisconsin. The exposure location was not available.
Tags:
campy, c.+jejuni, campylobacteriosis, campylobacter+jejuni, fruit, cantaloupe, melonOverview
| Outbreak began: | August 1985 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | WI |
| Pathogen: | Campylobacter |
| Vehicle(s): | Melon |
| Location(s): | Unknown |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 16 |
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| Number hospitalized: | 2 |
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