2006 Outbreak of Staphylococcus aureus Linked to Meat, Louisiana
A confirmed outbreak of Staphylococcus aureus occurred among people who had eaten at a banquet facility in Louisiana. The vehicles of infection were mixed meats and ground beef.
Tags:
calicivirus, norwalk+virus, nlv, norwalk-like+virus, ground beefOverview
| Outbreak began: | September 2006 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | LA |
| Pathogen: | Staphylococcus aureus |
| Vehicle(s): | Beef, Meat |
| Location(s): | Banquet Facility |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 35 |
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| Number hospitalized: | 2 |
Sources & documents
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