2005 Outbbreak of Hepatitis A at a Restaurant, Canada

A food worker developed hepatitis A and infected patrons of a restaurant in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. Immunization had been offered to approximately 700 restaurant patrons.

Overview

Outbreak began:May 2005
Affected country:Canada
States/territories:NA
Pathogen:Hepatitis A
Vehicle(s):Ill foodhandler
Location(s):Restaurant
Molecular test results:Not reported

Health impact

Total ill:13

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