1987 Outbreak of Salmonella Havana Infections Linked to Chicken, Georgia
An outbreak of Salmonella Havana infections occurred in Georgia. Chicken was the implicated vehicle.
Tags:
salmonellosis, group+g, s.+havana, salmonella+havana, poultry, chickenOverview
| Outbreak began: | 1987 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | GA |
| Pathogen: | Salmonella Havana |
| Vehicle(s): | chicken |
| Location(s): | Unknown |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 73 |
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| Number hospitalized: | 36 |
| Number of deaths: | 1 |
Sources & documents
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