Salmonella Enteritidis Infections, United States, 1985–1999

Salmonella enterica serotype Enteritidis emerged as an important illness during the 1980s. Investigations showed that consumption of undercooked eggs was the major risk factor for disease, and a variety of prevention and control efforts were initiated during the 1990s. We describe sporadic infection...

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Main Authors: Mary E. Patrick, Penny M. Adcock, Thomas M. Gomez, Sean F. Altekruse, Ben H. Holland, Robert V. Tauxe, David L. Swerdlow
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2004-01-01
Series:Emerging Infectious Diseases
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Online Access:https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/10/1/02-0572_article