TITLE

Multistate outbreak of viral gastroenteritis associated with consumption of oysters-Apalachicola

AUTHOR(S)
Aristeguieta, C.; Koenders, I.
PUB. DATE
January 1995
SOURCE
MMWR: Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report;1/20/1995, Vol. 44 Issue 2, p37
SOURCE TYPE
Periodical
DOC. TYPE
Article
ABSTRACT
Reports on occurrence of oyster-associated viral gastroenteritis in Apalachicola Bay, Florida between December 1994-January 1995. Investigation by the Florida Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services; Analysis of causes.
ACCESSION #
9503071746

Tags: GASTROENTERITIS

 

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