Salmonella Typhimurium Infections Associated with a Community College Microbiology Laboratory - Maine, 2013

On May 2, 2013, a case of salmonellosis was reported to the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention. The patient reported symptoms of diarrhea, fever, abdominal pain, and nausea, after attending a community college microbiology laboratory class. A second case was reported on May 8. Epidemiol...

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Published inMMWR. Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report Vol. 62; no. 43; p. 863
Main Authors Matluk, Nicholas, Grieser, Heather, Robbins, Amy, Ball, Lauren B, Sites, Anne Redmond, Sears, Stephen, Colby, Kate, Kelly, Megan
Format Report
LanguageEnglish
Published Atlanta U.S. Center for Disease Control 01.11.2013
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Community colleges
Epidemics
Laboratories
Microbiology
Protective equipment
Salmonella
United States > US
Maine
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Summary:On May 2, 2013, a case of salmonellosis was reported to the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention. The patient reported symptoms of diarrhea, fever, abdominal pain, and nausea, after attending a community college microbiology laboratory class. A second case was reported on May 8. Epidemiologic interviews conducted with both patients indicated common exposure at a community college, including one patient specifically naming the other patient. The laboratory practices survey and site visit identified several potential contamination hazards. These findings were similar to those from the 2010 national outbreak investigation: equipment in disrepair, inconsistent use of personal protective equipment, breakdowns in hand hygiene, inappropriate storage and handling of laboratory coats, and use in the laboratory of personal items not dedicated to the laboratory, including cell phones.
ISSN:0149-2195
1545-861X