Campylobacter infection in poultry-processing workers, Virginia, USA, 2008-2011.
During a health hazard evaluation, we investigated 29 cases of laboratory-diagnosed Campylobacter infection among workers at a poultry-processing plant. Most infected employees worked at the plant <1 month, worked as live hangers, and lived at a state-operated center. To lessen the infection risk, we recommended improvements to engineering and administrative controls at the plant.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Cincinnati, Ohio 45226, USA. mdeperio@cdc.gov
Marie A
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de Perio
R Todd
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Niemeier
Seth J
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Levine
Karen
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Gruszynski
John D
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Gibbins
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