Epidemiology of Campylobacter jejuni Outbreak in a Middle School in Incheon, Korea
Journal of Korean Medical Science
;
: 1595-1600, 2010.
Article
in English
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-44283
ABSTRACT
On July 6, 2009, an outbreak of gastroenteritis occurred among middle school students in Incheon. An investigation to identify the source and describe the extent of the outbreak was conducted. A retrospective cohort study among students, teachers, and food handlers exposed to canteen food in the middle school was performed. Using self-administered questionnaires, information was collected concerning on symptoms, days that canteen food was consumed, and food items consumed. Stool samples were collected from 66 patients and 11 food handlers. The catering kitchen was inspected and food samples were taken. Of the 791 people who ate canteen food, 92 cases became ill, representing an attack rate of 11.6%. Thirty-one (40.3%) of the 77 stool specimens were positive for Campylobacter jejuni. Interviews with kitchen staff indicated the likelihood that undercooked chicken was provided. This is the first recognized major C. jejuni outbreak associated with contaminated chicken documented in Korea.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Water Microbiology
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Campylobacter Infections
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Food Contamination
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Chickens
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Disease Outbreaks
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Surveys and Questionnaires
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Retrospective Studies
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Risk Factors
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Cohort Studies
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Campylobacter jejuni
Type of study:
Etiology study
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Incidence study
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Observational study
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Prognostic study
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Risk factors
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Screening study
Limits:
Animals
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
English
Journal:
Journal of Korean Medical Science
Year:
2010
Type:
Article
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