2007 Multi-pathogen Outbreak Linked to Beef, Wisconsin

A multi-pathogen outbreak was confirmed in the state of Wisconsin. Campylobacter jejuni, Campylobacter coli, and Salmonella Newport were the pathogens involved. The vehicle of infection was beef, and the outbreak exposure location was a private home.

Overview

Outbreak began:December 2007
Affected country:US
States/territories:WI
Pathogen:Campylobacter, Salmonella Newport
Vehicle(s):Beef
Location(s):Private Home
Molecular test results:Not reported

Health impact

Total ill:8
Number hospitalized:3

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