Abstract
We investigated an outbreak initially attributed to norovirus; however, Clostridium perfringens toxicoinfection was subsequently confirmed. C. perfringens is an underrecognized but frequently observed cause of food-borne disease outbreaks. This investigation illustrates the importance of considering epidemiologic and laboratory data together when evaluating potential etiologic agents that might require unique control measures.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
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Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
MeSH terms
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Acute Disease
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Caliciviridae Infections / diagnosis
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Caliciviridae Infections / epidemiology
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Clostridium Infections / diagnosis
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Clostridium Infections / epidemiology*
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Clostridium Infections / microbiology
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Clostridium perfringens / isolation & purification*
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Diagnosis, Differential
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Disease Outbreaks*
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Feces / microbiology
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Feces / virology
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Foodborne Diseases / diagnosis
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Foodborne Diseases / epidemiology*
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Foodborne Diseases / microbiology
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Foodborne Diseases / virology
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Gastroenteritis / diagnosis
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Gastroenteritis / epidemiology
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Gastroenteritis / microbiology
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Gastroenteritis / virology
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Humans
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Norovirus / isolation & purification*
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North Carolina / epidemiology
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Retrospective Studies