1988 Outbreak of Hepatitis A at a Restaurant, North Carolina
In late September, employees of businesses in east Greensboro, North Carolina, were reported to have hepatitis A. Only day-shift employees became ill. The investigation suggested that eating at one specific restaurant and consuming ice tea or hamburgers was associated with illness. An employee who prepared fountain drinks and sandwiches was confirmed to have been recently infected with hepatitis A.
Overview
| Outbreak began: | September 1988 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | NC |
| Pathogen: | Hepatitis A |
| Vehicle(s): | Ill foodhandler, Beverage |
| Location(s): | Restaurant |
| Molecular test results: | no |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 32 |
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Sources & documents
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