2009 Outbreak of Staphylococcus aureus Infections at a Prison, Mississippi
A confirmed outbreak of Staphylococcus aureus infections was associated with eating cabbage or consuming ice while at a prison in Mississippi.
Tags:
s.+aureus, staph, staphylococcus+aureus, mississippi, prison, cabbageOverview
| Outbreak began: | February 2009 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | MS |
| Pathogen: | Staphylococcus aureus |
| Vehicle(s): | Vegetable, ice |
| Location(s): | Correctional Facility |
| Molecular test results: | no |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 66 |
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Sources & documents
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