2005 Outbreak of Listeriosis in Onondaga County, New York
An outbreak of listeriosis was identified by New York health officials in Onondaga County. A total of six people fell ill. One person died. An investigation failed to find a common exposure, but the cases were linked through genetic sequencing of the pathogen.
Tags:
listeriosis, lm, listeria, new+york, onondaga+countyOverview
| Outbreak began: | July 2005 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | NY |
| Pathogen: | Listeria monocytogenes |
| Vehicle(s): | Unknown |
| Location(s): | Unknown |
| Molecular test results: | no |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 6 |
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| Number hospitalized: | 6 |
| Number of deaths: | 1 |