2008 Outbreak of Staphylococcus aureus, Alabama
A confirmed outbreak of Staphylococcus aureus was associated with eating at a child day care center or a church. The vehicles of infection were described as: chicken and rice; green beans; brownies.
Tags:
s.+aureus, staph, day care, churchOverview
| Outbreak began: | April 2008 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | AL |
| Pathogen: | Staphylococcus aureus |
| Vehicle(s): | chicken, Rice, Green beans, Desserts |
| Location(s): | Child Care Center |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 43 |
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| Number hospitalized: | 3 |
Sources & documents
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