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Three gastroenteritis outbreaks in South Korea caused by the consumption of kimchi tainted by norovirus GI.4.
Foodborne pathogens and disease - 1 Mar 2015
Park Ji-Hyuk, Jung Sunyoung, Shin Jaeseung, Lee Jeong Su, Joo In Sun, Lee Deog-Yong
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BACKGROUND: In April 2013, outbreaks of acute gastroenteritis were reported at three schools in Jeonju, South Korea. Epidemiological investigations were performed to characterize the outbreaks and implement appropriate control measures. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Retrospective cohort studies were performed at these schools. Stool and environmental samples were collected for bacterial and viral assessment. A food...
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