2009 Outbreak of Hepatitis A Infections Linked to an Ill Foodhandler, Washington
An outbreak of hepatitis A occurred among people who had eaten at a fast food style restaurant in King County, Washington. An infected food worker was described as the cause of the outbreak.
Tags:
hav, hep+a, ill foodhandler, ill foodworkerOverview
| Outbreak began: | March 2009 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | WA |
| Pathogen: | Hepatitis A |
| Vehicle(s): | Ill foodhandler |
| Location(s): | Restaurant |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 6 |
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