2008 Outbreak of Campylobacteriosis Linked to Chicken, North Carolina
A confirmed outbreak of Campylobacter jejuni occurred among people who had eaten barbequed chicken at a private home in North Carolina.
Tags:
campy, c.+jejuni, campylobacteriosis, campylobacter+jejuni, poultryOverview
| Outbreak began: | May 2008 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | NC |
| Pathogen: | Campylobacter |
| Vehicle(s): | chicken |
| Location(s): | Private Home |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 8 |
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| Number hospitalized: | 2 |
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