2006 Outbreak of Hepatitis A at Sharky's Restaurant, Oregon
The Tillimook County, Oregon, Sharky's restaurant was cited as the source of an outbreak of Hepatitis A that started in April. A restaurant employee was diagnosed in May, and he reported working between April 15 and April 30. A total of seven hepatitis A infections resulted.
Tags:
hav, hep+a, hepatitis+a, ill foodhandler, Sharkey's Restaurant, Tillamook, OregonOverview
| Outbreak began: | April 2006 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | OR |
| Pathogen: | Hepatitis A |
| Vehicle(s): | Ill foodhandler |
| Location(s): | Restaurant |
| Brand name(s): | Sharkey's Restaurant |
| Molecular test results: | no |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 7 |
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| Number hospitalized: | 1 |
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