1998 Outbreak of Cryptosporidiosis on a College Campus, Washington, D.C.
An outbreak of Cryptosporidium parvum, genotype 1, occurred on a Washington, D.C., college campus. A case-control study indicated that eating in 1 of 2 cafeterias was associated with illness. Eating dinner on September 22 was associated with a risk of illness. Several food workers reported having gastroenteritis. One of the ill food workers had prepared raw produce between September 20 and 22 while ill.
Overview
| Outbreak began: | September 1998 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | DC |
| Pathogen: | Cryptosporidium parvum |
| Vehicle(s): | Ill foodhandler |
| Location(s): | University cafeteria |
| Molecular test results: | Genotype 1 |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 92 |
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