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
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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