2014 Outbreak of Campylobacteriosis Among KSU Diary Unit Workers
In July 2014 Kansas Department of Health and Environment and Riley County Health Department investigated an outbreak of campylobacteriosis among workers at the Kansas State University Dairy Unit. Five student workers and one full-time worker reported illness. The first case reported illness onset of June 1 and the final case reported illness onset on July 25. Four cases were laboratory confirmed with Campylobacter.
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| Outbreak began: | June 2014 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | KS |
| Pathogen: | Campylobacter |
| Vehicle(s): | Animal Contact |
| Location(s): | Dairy |
| Brand name(s): | Kansas State University Dairy Unit |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 6 |
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Sources & documents
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