2007 Outbreak of Salmonellosis Among Staff at a Medical Office, Kansas
A mixed outbreak of Salmonella Hadar and Salmonella Typhimurium var Cope occurred among coworkers at a medical facility in Shawnee, County, Kansas. The group worked together and shared meals together, including restaurant meals. The vehicle of infection was not given. There were eight Salmonella Typhimurium isolates and two Salmonella Hadar isolates identified.
Tags:
group+c2, group+b, s.+typhimurium, salmonella+typhimurium, salmonellosis, s.+hadar, salmonella+hadar, var+cope, workplaceOverview
| Outbreak began: | March 2007 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | KS |
| Pathogen: | Salmonella Typhimurium |
| Vehicle(s): | Unknown |
| Location(s): | Workplace |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 9 |
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| Number hospitalized: | 1 |
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