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An outbreak of gastroenteritis of unknown origin in Tehran, July 2003

(2007) An outbreak of gastroenteritis of unknown origin in Tehran, July 2003. Pak J Biol Sci. pp. 1138-40. ISSN 1028-8880 (Print) 1028-8880

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Abstract

Aim of this study was to determine the causative agent and source of a large gastroenteritis outbreak occurred in a national financial center (CBIRI) in July 2003. A patient definition was defined staff were interviewed in the clinic of the Bank and their information were collected by means of a standardized questionnaire. A total of 110 fecal specimens were collected within 48 h of symptom onset from 100 patients with symptoms of gastroenteritis and 10 restaurant staff. The specimens were processed within 12 h to detect ova and parasites by direct microscopy and common bacteria by standard methods. The outbreak started on 22 July 2003 lasted 4 days. From a total of 1300 staff. 535 persons experienced a severe gastrointestinal illness. None but one of tested fecal samples were positive for bacterial enteric pathogens. S. paratyphi B was isolated from the positive case. Definitive association between illness and isolated S. paratyphi B remained to be determined since it was isolated only from one case. There is a need, however, for increased awareness among both professionals and the public to implement appropriate prevention measures and monitoring of food and water.

Item Type: Article
Keywords: Disease Outbreaks Feces/chemistry Gastroenteritis/*epidemiology Humans Iran Public Health Surveys and Questionnaires
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Page Range: pp. 1138-40
Journal or Publication Title: Pak J Biol Sci
Journal Index: Pubmed
Volume: 10
Number: 7
Identification Number: https://doi.org/10.3923/pjbs.2007.1138.1140
ISSN: 1028-8880 (Print) 1028-8880
Depositing User: مهندس مهدی شریفی
URI: http://eprints.bmsu.ac.ir/id/eprint/2226

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