2009 Outbreak of Brucellosis Linked to Cheese, Virginia
A confirmed outbreak of Brucellosis was associated with eating cow or goat cheese in a private home in Virginia. There was no description of whether the cheese was pasteurized or whether it was homemade.
Tags:
brucella, brucellosis, cheese, cow cheese, goat cheeseOverview
| Outbreak began: | April 2009 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | VA |
| Pathogen: | Brucella |
| Vehicle(s): | Dairy |
| Location(s): | Private Home |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 4 |
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| Number hospitalized: | 1 |
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