1997 Outbreak of Hepatitis A Infections Linked to an Ill Foodhandler, Indiana
An outbreak of hepatitis A was identified in Elkhart County, Indiana. The outbreak occurred among patrons of a local restaurant. The index case was a former restaurant employee who worked at the establishment while infectious.
Tags:
hav, hep+a, ill foodhandler, Elkhart CountyOverview
| Outbreak began: | June 1997 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | IN |
| Pathogen: | Hepatitis A |
| Vehicle(s): | Ill foodhandler |
| Location(s): | Restaurant |
| Molecular test results: | no |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 17 |
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