2006 Outbreak of Staphylococcus aureus Infections, Pennsylvania
A confirmed outbreak of Staphylococcus aureus occurred in Pennsylvania. The exposure location was not described. The vehicles of infection were tilapia fish and fried chicken.
Tags:
s.+aureus, staph, fish, pennsylvania, chicken, tilapia, poultry, seafoodOverview
| Outbreak began: | August 2006 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | PA |
| Pathogen: | Staphylococcus aureus |
| Vehicle(s): | fish, chicken |
| Location(s): | Unknown |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 17 |
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