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Outbreak of Salmonella Tyvar-Copenhagen and Atypical Salmonella Enteritidis Among Patrons of Restaurant X During The Month of September, 1995
Outbreak of Salmonella Tyvar-Copenhagen and Atypical Salmonella Enteritidis Among Patrons of Restaurant X During The Month of September, 1995
By,
Lohith.M.S
M.sc.,[DAN]
Summary
• On November 16, 1995, the Division of Epidemiology of the
Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) was
notified by a resident of Town Y who had been confirmed with
Salmonella tyvar copenhagen that she and a friend had eaten at
Restaurant X on September 9, 1995 and had become sick on
September 10th and 11th respectively.
Epidemiologic
• Attempts were made to contact all S. tyvar-copenhagen cases
reported to the MDPH during September and October 1995.