Foodborne Disease outbreak associated with eating Gaajar Halwa at a Wedding & #8211; Palghar District, Maharashtra, India, 2018
Conclusion: The case-patients' clinical presentation and incubation period were consistent with enterotoxin-producing Staphylococcus aureus as the probable etiologic agent. The epidemiologic investigation identified the probable etiologic agent and food source in a low-resource community setting. Community food handlers were educated on food preparation hygiene and safe storage measures to prevent future outbreaks.
Source: Indian Journal of Public Health - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Vaishali Vardhan Tanzin Dikid Rajesh Yadav Ramakant Patil Pradip Awate Epidemic Intelligence Service Programme Working Group* Source Type: research
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