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From Pig to Pacifier: Chitterling-Associated Yersiniosis Outbreak among Black Infants
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Published Date:
August 2003
Source:Emerg Infect Dis. 9(8):1007-1009Language:English
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Alternative Title:Emerg Infect Dis
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Description:In this case-control study of Yersinia enterocolitica infections among black infants, chitterling preparation was significantly associated with illness (p<0.001). Of 13 samples of chitterlings tested, 2 were positive for Yersinia intermedia and 5 for Salmonella. Decontamination of chitterlings before sale with methods such as irradiation should be strongly considered.
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Pubmed ID:12967503
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Pubmed Central ID:PMC3020614
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