2006 Outbreak of Trichinellosis Linked to Consumption of Bear Meat, California
Two people developed trichinellosis after eating bear meat in California. The exposure location was described only as "other."
Tags:
trichinosis, trinchinellosis, trichinella, game, meat, wild gameOverview
| Outbreak began: | October 2006 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | CA |
| Pathogen: | Trichinella |
| Vehicle(s): | Bear meat |
| Location(s): | Unknown |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 2 |
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| Number hospitalized: | 1 |
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