Cyclosporiasis Outbreak in Germany Associated with the Consumption of Salad

Cyclosporiasis Outbreak in Germany Associated with the Consumption of Salad

This outbreak is the first foodborne cyclosporiasis outbreak reported from central Europe. The illness was reported in 34 persons who attended luncheons at a German restaurant. The overall attack rate was 85% (34/40). The only foods associated with significant disease risk were two salad side dishes...

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Main Authors: Peter C. Döller, Karl Dietrich, Norbert Filipp, Stefan Brockmann, Caroline Dreweck, Reinhard Vonthein, Christiane Wagner-Wiening, Albrecht Wiedenmann
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2002-09-01
Series:Emerging Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
Cyclospora cayetanensis
disease outbreak
Europe
food parasitology
gastroenteritis
Germany
Online Access:https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/8/9/01-0517_article

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