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2. Multistate outbreak of Salmonella Oranienburg infections linked to bulb onions imported from Mexico – United States, 2021
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Mitchell, Marvin R., Jr., Kirchner, Margaret, Schneider, Ben, McClure, Monica, Neil, Karen P., Madad, Asma, Jemaneh, Temesgen, Tijerina, Mary, Nolte, Kurt, Wellman, Allison, Neises, Daniel, Pightling, Arthur, Swinford, Angela, Piontkowski, Alyssa, Sexton, Rosemary, McKenna, Crystal, Cornell, Jason, Sandoval, Ana Lilia, Wang, Hua, Bell, Rebecca L., Stager, Christan, Zamora Nava, Mayrén Cristina, Lara de la Cruz, José Luis, Sánchez Córdova, Luis Ignacio, Galván, Pablo Regalado, Ortiz, Javier Arias, Flowers, Sally, Grisamore, Amber, Gieraltowski, Laura, Bazaco, Michael, and Viazis, Stelios
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- 2024
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3. Cronobacter sakazakii Infections in Two Infants Linked to Powdered Infant Formula and Breast Pump Equipment--United States, 2021 and 2022
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Haston, Julia C., Miko, Shanna, Cope, Jennifer R., McKeel, Haley, Walters, Cynney, Joseph, Lavin A., Griswold, Taylor, Katz, Lee S., Andujar, Ashley A., Tourdot, Laura, Rounds, Joshua, Vagnone, Paula, Medus, Carlota, Harris, JoAnn, Geist, Robert, Neises, Daniel, Wiggington, Ashley, Smith, Trey, Im, Monica S., Wheeler, Courtney, Smith, Peyton, Carleton, Heather A., and Lee, Christine C.
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Infant formulas ,Infection ,Control equipment ,Food contamination ,Health - Abstract
Cronobacter sakazakii, a species of gram-negative bacteria belonging to the Enterobacteriaceae family, is known to cause severe and often fatal meningitis and sepsis in young infants. C. sakazakii is ubiquitous [...]
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- 2023
4. Filamentous Ascomycetes Inhabiting the Rhizoid Environment of the Liverwort Cephaloziella varians in Antarctica Are Assessed by Direct PCR and Cloning
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Jumpponen, Ari, Newsham, Kevin K., and Neises, Daniel J.
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- 2003
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5. Outbreaks of Acute Gastrointestinal Illness Associated with a Splash Pad in a Wildlife Park--Kansas, June 2021
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Aluko, Samaria K., Ishrati, Syed S., Walker, David C., Mattioli, Mia C., Kahler, Amy M., Esschert, Kayla L. Vanden, Hervey, Kaylee, Rokisky, Justin, Jr., Wikswo, Mary E., Laco, Joseph P., Kurlekar, Sonalli, Byrne, Adrienne, Molinari, Noelle-Angelique, Gleason, Michelle E., Steward, Christine, Hlavsa, Michele C., and Neises, Daniel
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Government regulation ,Health - Abstract
In June 2021, Kansas state and county public health officials identified and investigated three cases of shigellosis (a bacterial diarrheal illness caused by Shigella spp.) associated with visiting a wildlife [...]
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- 2022
6. Outbreak of multidrug-resistant Salmonellainfections in people linked to pig ear pet treats, United States, 2015–2019: results of a multistate investigation
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Nichols, Megin, Stapleton, G. Sean, Rotstein, David S., Gollarza, Lauren, Adams, Jennifer, Caidi, Hayat, Chen, Jessica, Hodges, April, Glover, Mark, Peloquin, Sarah, Payne, Lloyd, Norris, Anne, DeLancey, Siobhan, Donovan, Danielle, Dietrich, Steve, Glaspie, Stevie, McWilliams, Karen, Burgess, Elizabeth, Holben, Beth, Pietrzen, Karen, Benko, Scott, Feldpausch, Emily, Orel, Sydney, Neises, Daniel, Kline, Kelly E., Tobin, Bradley, Caron, Genevieve, Viveiros, Brendalee, Miller, Adam, Turner, Christina, Holmes-Talbot, Kimberly, Mank, Laurn, Nishimura, Christina, Nguyen, Tu Ngoc, Hale, Shelby, and Francois Watkins, Louise K.
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International distribution of contaminated foods can be a source of Salmonellainfections in people and can contribute to the spread of antimicrobial-resistant bacteria across countries. We report an investigation led by the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and state governmental officials into a multistate outbreak of salmonellosis linked to pig ear pet treats.
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- 2024
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7. Emergency survey methods in acute cryptosporidiosis outbreak
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Fox, LeAnne M., Ocfemia, M. Cheryl Banez, Hunt, D. Charles, Blackburn, Brian G., Neises, Daniel, Kent, W. Kay, Beach, Michael J., and Pezzino, Gianfranco
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Cryptosporidiosis -- Surveys ,Cryptosporidiosis -- Risk factors ,Cryptosporidiosis -- Case studies - Abstract
In August 2003, a communitywide outbreak of cryptosporidiosis occurred in Kansas. We conducted a case-control study to assess risk factors associated with Cryptosporidium infection by using the telephone survey infrastructure [...]
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- 2005
8. Salmonellosis Outbreak Associated with El Pueblito Mexican Restaurant, Montgomery County, March 2018
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Neises, Daniel. and Neises, Daniel.
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- Salmonella infections Case studies. Kansas Montgomery County, Salmonella food poisoning Case studies. Kansas Montgomery County, Foodborne diseases Case studies. Kansas Montgomery County, Food poisoning Case studies. Kansas Montgomery County, Salmonellose Études de cas. Kansas Montgomery, Intoxications alimentaires à Salmonella Études de cas. Kansas Montgomery, Maladies d'origine alimentaire Études de cas. Kansas Montgomery, Intoxications alimentaires Études de cas. Kansas Montgomery, Food poisoning., Foodborne diseases., Salmonella food poisoning., Salmonella infections., Kansas Montgomery County.
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"On March 29, 2018, at 3:40 p.m., a hospital in Montgomery County, Kansas telephoned the Kansas Department of Health and Environment's Infectious Disease Epidemiology and Response section (KDHE) to report an increase in salmonellosis. Five patients had tested positive for Salmonella at the hospital's laboratory on March 28 and 29; the patients' specimens had been collected between March 13 and March 27. KDHE initiated an outbreak investigation before 5 p.m. on March 29. KDHE's centralized interviewing team is responsible for salmonellosis investigations for Montgomery County residents, and was instructed to prioritize completing KDHE's standard hypothesis-generating questionnaire for each of these patients. On the following day, March 30, the Montgomery County Health Department (MCDH) was notified of the outbreak. Hospital staff attempted to determine if there was any common exposure among patients that were still hospitalized at the facility, but the patients did not report attending the same event, and no clear connection between the patients was identified."
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- 2018
9. Investigation of Kansas Cases in a Multistate Outbreak of Salmonella Muenchen Infections Associated with Alfalfa Sprouts, Kansas, 2016
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Neises, Daniel. and Neises, Daniel.
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- Salmonella muenchen Case studies. Kansas, Salmonella infections Case studies. Kansas, Foodborne diseases Case studies. Kansas, Food poisoning Case studies. Kansas, Salmonellose Études de cas. Kansas, Maladies d'origine alimentaire Études de cas. Kansas, Intoxications alimentaires Études de cas. Kansas, Food poisoning., Foodborne diseases., Salmonella infections., Salmonella muenchen., Kansas.
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"On January 19, 2016, at 3:08 p.m., the Kansas Department of Health and Environment's Infectious Disease Epidemiology and Response section (KDHE) was notified by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that three Kansas residents with cases of salmonellosis were part of a multistate cluster of Salmonella Muenchen infections. The pulsed-field gel electrophoresis (PFGE) pattern of the three Kansas residents' Salmonella isolates was indistinguishable from eight isolates in three other states, suggesting a common source of infection."
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- 2016
10. Correlation Between Influenza-Like Illness Reported by ILINet and NSSP, Kansas, 2014-2015
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Neises, Daniel J., primary and Naz, Farah, additional
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- 2016
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11. Hierarchical Bayesian Spatio–Temporal Analysis of Climatic and Socio–Economic Determinants of Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever
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Raghavan, Ram K., primary, Goodin, Douglas G., additional, Neises, Daniel, additional, Anderson, Gary A., additional, and Ganta, Roman R., additional
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- 2016
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12. Outbreak of Norovirus Associated with La Tropicana Restaurant, Douglas County, June 2015
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Neises, Daniel. and Neises, Daniel.
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- Foodborne diseases Case studies. Kansas Douglas County, Food poisoning Case studies. Kansas Douglas County, Gastroenteritis Case studies. Kansas Douglas County, Maladies d'origine alimentaire Études de cas. Kansas Douglas, Intoxications alimentaires Études de cas. Kansas Douglas, Gastroentérite Études de cas. Kansas Douglas, Food poisoning., Foodborne diseases., Gastroenteritis., Kansas Douglas County.
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"On June 3, 2015 at 11:55 a.m., an ill individual contacted the Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department (LDCHD), reporting that she and other members of her 12-person dining party became ill after eating at La Tropicana (434 Locust St, Lawrence, KS, 66044) on June 1 at 6:30 p.m. An anonymous individual from the same dining party also reported this information to the Kansas Department of Agriculture (KDA), who notified the Kansas Department of Health and Environment's Infectious Disease Epidemiology and Response section (KDHE) at 12:04 p.m. to report the possible outbreak. A restaurant inspection was conducted by KDA at 5:00 p.m. the same day, June 3, to implement prevention and control measures. The following morning at 8:00 a.m., after confirming LDCHD had a way to contact a member of the party that made the anonymous complaint, LDCHD and KDHE began an epidemiological investigation to determine the cause and scope of illness. On June 9, KDA was contacted by two individuals who reported illness after dining together at La Tropicana at 12:00 p.m. on June 2."
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- 2015
13. Swine influenza virus A (H3N2) infection in human, Kansas, USA, 2009
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Cox, Chad M., Neises, Daniel, Garten, Rebecca J., Bryant, Bill, Hesse, Richard A., Anderson, Gary A., Trevino-Garrison, Ingrid, Shu, Bo, Lindstrom, Stephen, Klimov, Alexander I., and Finelli, Lyn
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Kansas -- Health aspects ,Swine influenza -- Diagnosis -- Care and treatment -- Demographic aspects ,Health - Abstract
To the Editor: Triple-reassortant swine influenza viruses (SIVs), which contain genes from human, swine, and avian influenza A viruses, have been enzootic among swine herds in the United States since [...]
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- 2011
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14. Outbreak of Campylobacteriosis in a Dairy Facility, Riley County, June 2014 - July 2014
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Neises, Daniel. and Neises, Daniel.
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- Campylobacter infections Case studies. Kansas Riley County, Zoonoses Case studies. Kansas Riley County, Animals as carriers of disease Case studies. Kansas Riley County, Animals as carriers of disease., Campylobacter infections., Zoonoses., Kansas Riley County.
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"On July 18, 2014, the Riley County Health Department (RCHD) notified the Kansas Department of Health and Environment's Infectious Disease Epidemiology and Response section (KDHE) of a possible outbreak of campylobacteriosis among workers at the Kansas State University Dairy Unit, which houses approximately 200 cows in addition to heifer calves. Two cases were identified through routine surveillance by RCHD. The first case was reported to public health on June 17th, and the second case was reported on July 10th. RCHD and KDHE initiated an outbreak investigation on July 18th to identify additional cases and to implement prevention and control measures."
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- 2014
15. Bayesian Spatio-Temporal Analysis and Geospatial Risk Factors of Human Monocytic Ehrlichiosis
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Raghavan, Ram K., primary, Neises, Daniel, additional, Goodin, Douglas G., additional, Andresen, Daniel A., additional, and Ganta, Roman R., additional
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- 2014
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16. Outbreak of Staphylococcal Food Poisoning Associated with Carniceria Camecuaro, Shawnee County, April 2013
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Neises, Daniel. and Neises, Daniel.
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- Staphylococcal infections Case studies. Kansas Shawnee County, Gastroenteritis Case studies. Kansas Shawnee County, Foodborne diseases Case studies. Kansas Shawnee County, Food poisoning Case studies. Kansas Shawnee County, Staphylococcies Études de cas. Kansas Shawnee (Comté), Gastroentérite Études de cas. Kansas Shawnee (Comté), Maladies d'origine alimentaire Études de cas. Kansas Shawnee (Comté), Intoxications alimentaires Études de cas. Kansas Shawnee (Comté), Food poisoning., Foodborne diseases., Gastroenteritis., Staphylococcal infections., Kansas Shawnee County.
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"On Sunday, April 28, 2013, at 3:20 p.m., a Shawnee County hospital notified the Kansas Department of Health and Environment's Infectious Disease Epidemiology and Response section (KDHE) of a possible foodborne disease outbreak. The hospital reported that four patients from two different households sought care in the emergency department that afternoon after eating food from Carniceria Camecuaro, a restaurant and butcher shop located at 1016 SE 6th St., Topeka, Kansas. No other common exposures between the households were reported. KDHE immediately notified the Shawnee County Health Agency (SCHA) and the Kansas Department of Agriculture (KDA). KDHE recommended closing the restaurant, pending further investigation into the ill consumers. A KDA food inspector arrived at the restaurant at 4:30 p.m. A full inspection was not conducted, but the inspector checked temperatures of the food items being served: pork carnitas, pork al pastor, pico de gallo, tomato salsa, tomatillo salsa, and jalapeño and tomatillo salsa. The three salsas were all near 49°F, above the required cold holding temperature threshold of 41°F. Samples of these food items were collected. All three salsas on the make table in the front of the restaurant were discarded in a trash dumpster. The restaurant agreed to close voluntarily. The inspector instructed the establishment to close until a reopening inspection was conducted and to clean and sanitize all walls, fixtures, countertops, and food preparation equipment. The following day, Monday, April 29, at 3:56 p.m., a complaint was received by KDA regarding the same restaurant. The complainant stated that 25 pounds of pork carnitas were purchased on April 28, after the restaurant voluntarily closed. The pork carnitas were served at a private family event on the evening of April 28, along with rice, beans, and pasta salad prepared by family members. The complainant stated approximately 20 of 50 attendees became ill after eating at the event. In light of these additional illnesses caused by food sold after the restaurant voluntarily closed, KDA issued a temporary suspension order on April 30 to prohibit the restaurant from operating."
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- 2013
17. Outbreak of Norovirus Associated with Martinelli's Little Italy, Saline County, June 2013
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Neises, Daniel. and Neises, Daniel.
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- Foodborne diseases Case studies. Kansas Saline County, Food poisoning Case studies. Kansas Saline County, Gastroenteritis Case studies. Kansas Saline County, Virus diseases Case studies. Kansas Saline County, Foodborne diseases Case studies. Kansas Salina, Food poisoning Case studies. Kansas Salina, Gastroenteritis Case studies. Kansas Salina, Virus diseases Case studies. Kansas Salina, Maladies d'origine alimentaire Études de cas. Kansas Salina, Intoxications alimentaires Études de cas. Kansas Salina, Gastroentérite Études de cas. Kansas Salina, Maladies à virus Études de cas. Kansas Salina, Food poisoning., Foodborne diseases., Gastroenteritis., Virus diseases., Kansas Salina., Kansas Saline County.
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"On Sunday, June 2, 2013 at 6:36 p.m., the Salina-Saline County Health Department (SSCHD) received a call from Salina Regional Health Center (SRHC). SRHC reported that a patient in the emergency department was ill with gastrointestinal symptoms, and the patient knew of several others ill with similar symptoms who presented to Abilene Memorial Hospital. All the ill individuals attended a rehearsal dinner at Martinelli's Little Italy Restaurant (158 S Santa Fe, Salina, KS, 67401) on May 31, 2013, and a wedding reception held at a different Salina location on June 1, 2013. SSCHD contacted the Kansas Department of Health and Environment's Infectious Disease Epidemiology and Response section (KDHE) at 7:29 p.m. to report the possible outbreak. The following morning, SSCHD, KDHE, and the Kansas Department of Agriculture (KDA) began an investigation to determine the cause and scope of illness, and to implement prevention and control measures."
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- 2013
18. Outbreak of Pertussis in Unified School District #449, Leavenworth County, August 2013 - October 2013
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Neises, Daniel. and Neises, Daniel.
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- Whooping cough Case studies. Kansas Leavenworth County, Whooping cough., Kansas Leavenworth County.
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"On September 23, 2013, the Leavenworth County Health Department notified the Kansas Department of Health and Environment's Infectious Disease Epidemiology and Response section (KDHE) of four laboratory-confirmed cases of pertussis within Pleasant Ridge Elementary in Easton, Kansas. The Leavenworth County Health Department (LCHD) and USD #449, along with KDHE, began an outbreak investigation to identify additional cases, exposed individuals, and to implement prevention and control measures. Further investigation revealed additional epidemiologically-linked cases among the elementary, middle, and high schools of Unified School District (USD) #449, which have a combined student enrollment of 575."
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- 2013
19. Outbreak of Gastroenteritis Associated with a Restaurant, Wyandotte County, September 2012
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Neises, Daniel. and Neises, Daniel.
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- Gastroenteritis Case studies. Kansas Wyandotte County, Foodborne diseases Case studies. Kansas Wyandotte County, Food poisoning Case studies. Kansas Wyandotte County, Food poisoning., Foodborne diseases., Gastroenteritis., Kansas Wyandotte County.
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"On September 13, 2012, at 3:06 p.m., the Kansas Department of Agriculture (KDA) notified the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) of a foodborne illness complaint. The complainant stated that approximately seven colleagues became ill with nausea and diarrhea following lunch at a Wyandotte County fast food restaurant. The Wyandotte County Public Health Department (WCPHD) was notified at approximately 4:30 p.m., and immediately began an investigation."
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- 2012
20. Gastroenteritis Outbreak Associated with Lupita's Mexican Restaurant, Shawnee County, January 2012
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Neises, Daniel. and Neises, Daniel.
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- Gastroenteritis Case studies. Kansas Shawnee County, Gastroenteritis Case studies. Kansas Topeka, Gastroentérite Études de cas. Kansas Shawnee (Comté), Gastroenteritis., Kansas Shawnee County., Kansas Topeka.
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"On the morning of January 24, 2012, the Kansas Department of Agriculture (KDA) received a foodborne illness complaint. The complainant became ill with gastrointestinal symptoms after dining at Lupita's Mexican Restaurant (732 S Kansas Avenue, Topeka, Kansas) on January 20, and was aware of others who experienced symptoms after eating there. The Infectious Disease Epidemiology and Response (IDER) section at the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) was notified of the complaint at 9:20 a.m. Shortly after this complaint was received, IDER was made aware of another group of employees who also reported illness after eating at the restaurant on January 20. IDER notified the Shawnee County Health Department of these circumstances, and chose to lead the investigation rather than the local health department. By 10:38 a.m., a questionnaire was emailed to the complainant and the affected group of employees."
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- 2012
21. Investigation of a Gastroenteritis Outbreak, Sedgwick County, February 2012
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Neises, Daniel. and Neises, Daniel.
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- Gastroenteritis Case studies. Kansas Sedgwick County, Gastroentérite Études de cas. Kansas Sedgwick (Comté), Gastroenteritis., Kansas Sedgwick County.
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"On February 21, 2012, at 11:37 a.m., the Kansas Department of Agriculture (KDA) notified the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) of a foodborne illness complaint. The complainant stated that she and eight others became ill with gastrointestinal symptoms after eating takeout from a Sedgwick County fast food restaurant. KDHE notified the Sedgwick County Health Department (SCHD) at 11:39 a.m., and SCHD began the outbreak investigation within one hour by interviewing the complainant, who provided contact information for additional affected individuals. In response to this report, an outbreak investigation was also initiated immediately by staff from KDA and the Food Safety and Protection Division of the City of Wichita's Office of Environmental Health."
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- 2012
22. Gastroenteritis Outbreak Associated with a Catered Dinner, Harper County, November 2012
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Neises, Daniel. and Neises, Daniel.
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- Food poisoning Case studies. Kansas, Foodborne diseases Case studies. Kansas, Gastroenteritis Case studies. Kansas, Intoxications alimentaires Études de cas. Kansas, Maladies d'origine alimentaire Études de cas. Kansas, Gastroentérite Études de cas. Kansas, Food poisoning., Foodborne diseases., Gastroenteritis., Kansas.
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"On November 20, 2012, at 1:30 p.m., the Harper County Health Department (HCHD) notified the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) of a possible foodborne outbreak. HCHD had learned of approximately ten individuals who became ill with diarrhea and abdominal pain following a catered dinner on November 17, 2012. An estimated 100 individuals attended the event. KDHE and HCHD immediately began an outbreak investigation."
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- 2012
23. Gastroenteritis Outbreak Associated with Taco Grande Restaurant, Ellis County, December, 2011 : [final report]
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Neises, Daniel. and Neises, Daniel.
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- Foodborne diseases Case studies. Kansas Ellis County, Food poisoning Case studies. Kansas Ellis County, Gastroenteritis Case studies. Kansas Ellis County, Maladies d'origine alimentaire Études de cas. Kansas Ellis (Comté), Intoxications alimentaires Études de cas. Kansas Ellis (Comté), Gastroentérite Études de cas. Kansas Ellis (Comté), Food poisoning., Foodborne diseases., Gastroenteritis., Kansas Ellis County.
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"On December 14, 2011, at approximately 4:30 p.m., the Kansas Department of Agriculture (KDA) received a foodborne illness complaint via telephone. The caller stated that she and her daughter became ill with gastrointestinal symptoms after dining together at Taco Grande, a fast food restaurant at 412 E 23rd Street, Hays, Kansas, and was aware of others who experienced symptoms after eating there. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) was notified of the complaint the following morning at 9:53 a.m., and notified the Ellis County Health Department (ECHD). ECHD began the outbreak investigation that afternoon by interviewing the complainant, who provided contact information for five additional individuals who ate at the same restaurant."
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- 2012
24. Campylobacteriosis Outbreak Associated with a Cookout, Crawford County, July 2012
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Neises, Daniel. and Neises, Daniel.
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- Campylobacter infections Case studies. Kansas Crawford County, Foodborne diseases Case studies. Kansas Crawford County, Food poisoning Case studies. Kansas Crawford County, Infections à Campylobacter Études de cas. Kansas Crawford, Maladies d'origine alimentaire Études de cas. Kansas Crawford, Intoxications alimentaires Études de cas. Kansas Crawford, Campylobacter infections., Food poisoning., Foodborne diseases., Kansas Crawford County.
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"On July 11, 2012, the Crawford County Health Department (CCHD) notified the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) of two campylobacteriosis cases identified through routine surveillance who shared a meal at a private home. The home hosted approximately 70 individuals for an outdoor cookout on June 30. Some food was prepared at the home, and some was prepared and brought by guests, potluck-style. CCHD contacted the host to obtain a list of foods served, in addition to contact information for the attendees, so that each could be interviewed for an epidemiological investigation."
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- 2012
25. Outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis Infections Associated with the Beaches Negril Resort, Negril, Jamaica, March-April 2011 : [final report]
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Neises, Daniel. and Neises, Daniel.
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- Salmonella enteritidis Case studies. Jamaica, Salmonella enteritidis Case studies. Kansas, Salmonella infections Case studies. Jamaica, Salmonella infections Case studies. Kansas, Foodborne diseases Case studies. Jamaica, Food poisoning Case studies. Jamaica, Salmonella enteritidis Études de cas. Jamaïque, Salmonella enteritidis Études de cas. Kansas, Salmonellose Études de cas. Jamaïque, Salmonellose Études de cas. Kansas, Maladies d'origine alimentaire Études de cas. Jamaïque, Intoxications alimentaires Études de cas. Jamaïque, Food poisoning., Foodborne diseases., Salmonella enteritidis., Salmonella infections., Jamaica., Kansas.
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"At approximately 2:00 p.m. on April 18, 2011, the Kansas Department of Health and Environment Bureau of Epidemiology and Public Health Informatics (KDHE) was notified of two laboratory-confirmed cases of salmonellosis among a group who recently traveled to Negril, Jamaica to attend a destination wedding held at the Beaches Negril resort. Some guests arrived as early as March 27, 2011, and all departed on April 3, 2011. A spokesperson for the wedding group estimated four others became ill following the trip. KDHE began an investigation immediately, working to obtain names and contact information for the group, which included 31 individuals from 17 different households -- residents of Kansas, Missouri, Arizona, Arkansas, South Dakota, Virginia, New York, New Jersey, and Germany. Because of the multijurisdictional nature of this outbreak, KDHE distributed an alert on April 26 via the Epidemic Information Exchange (Epi-X), a communication network maintained by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that allows state, local, and federal partners to exchange disease outbreak information. KDHE requested to be notified of additional cases of salmonellosis among travelers to Beaches Negril. A similar notification was distributed via CDC's foodborne outbreak listserv on April 27."
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- 2011
26. Outbreak of Influenza A/H3 Associated with a Long-Term Care Facility, Sedgwick County, March 2011
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Neises, Daniel. and Neises, Daniel.
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- Influenza A virus Case studies. Kansas Sedgwick County, Influenza Case studies. Kansas Sedgwick County, Influenzavirus A Études de cas. Kansas Sedgwick (Comté), Grippe Études de cas. Kansas Sedgwick (Comté), Influenza., Influenza A virus., Kansas Sedgwick County.
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"On March 10, 2011, the Sedgwick County Health Department (SCHD) was notified of a possible outbreak of respiratory illness among residents of a 40-bed Long-Term Care Facility (LTCF) in Sedgwick County. The facility indicated that approximately 8 illnesses had occurred over the past four days. The primary symptoms included fever and cough. Laboratory tests had not yet been successful in identifying the causative agent. In response to this report, an outbreak investigation was initiated on March 10 by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and SCHD. The purpose of the investigation was to quantify and characterize the illnesses, determine the cause of illness, and to prevent additional cases."
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- 2011
27. Outbreak of Respiratory Illness Associated with a Long-Term Care Facility, Reno County, February 2011
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Neises, Daniel. and Neises, Daniel.
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- Respiratory infections Case studies. Kansas Reno County, Respiratory infections in old age Case studies. Kansas Reno County, Appareil respiratoire Études de cas. Infections Kansas Reno, Appareil respiratoire Études de cas. Infections, chez la personne âgée Kansas Reno, Respiratory infections., Respiratory infections in old age., Kansas Reno County.
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"On February 7, 2011, the Reno County Health Department (RCHD) was notified of a possible outbreak of respiratory illness among residents and staff of a 126-bed Long-Term Care Facility (LTCF) in Reno County. The facility indicated that approximately 30 illnesses had occurred over the past ten days, and five residents had been hospitalized. Symptoms included fever, fatigue, poor appetite, cough, crackles, and bronchitis. Laboratory tests had not yet been successful in identifying the causative agent. In response to this report, an outbreak investigation was initiated on February 7 by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and RCHD. The purpose of the investigation was to quantify and characterize the illnesses, determine the cause of illness, and to prevent additional cases."
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- 2011
28. Outbreak of Gastroenteritis Associated with Coyote Canyon Restaurant, Shawnee County, January 2009
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Neises, Daniel. and Neises, Daniel.
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- Gastroenteritis Case studies. Kansas Shawnee County, Gastroentérite Études de cas. Kansas Shawnee (Comté), Gastroenteritis., Kansas Shawnee County.
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"On January 12, 2009, the Kansas Department of Agriculture (KDA) was notified of a possible outbreak of gastrointestinal illness among individuals who shared a meal from the Coyote Canyon restaurant, 1251 S W Ashworth Place, Topeka, KS, 66604. The preliminary complaint indicated that a party of twelve ate the evening of January 9, and seven became ill the following day with diarrhea; two individuals sought care at a hospital. In response to this report, an outbreak investigation was initiated by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Shawnee County Health Agency (SCHA)."
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- 2009
29. Outbreak of Gastroenteritis Associated with Buzzard's Pizza Restaurant, Franklin County, June 2009
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Neises, Daniel. and Neises, Daniel.
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- Gastroenteritis Case studies. Kansas Franklin County, Foodborne diseases Case studies. Kansas Franklin County, Food poisoning Case studies. Kansas Franklin County, Gastroentérite Études de cas. Kansas Franklin (Comté), Maladies d'origine alimentaire Études de cas. Kansas Franklin (Comté), Intoxications alimentaires Études de cas. Kansas Franklin (Comté), Food poisoning., Foodborne diseases., Gastroenteritis., Kansas Franklin County.
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"On June 22, 2009, the Kansas Department of Agriculture (KDA) was notified of a possible outbreak of gastrointestinal illness among individuals who shared a meal from Buzzard's Pizza, 401 E Franklin, Pomona, KS, 66076. The preliminary complaint indicated that a party of 23 ate at noon, June 20, and 16 individuals later became ill with diarrhea and vomiting. In response to this report, an outbreak investigation was initiated by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Franklin County Health Department (FCHD)."
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- 2009
30. Acute Gastroenteritis Outbreak Associated with a Catered Lunch, Shawnee County, February 2008
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Neises, Daniel. and Neises, Daniel.
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- Gastroenteritis Case studies. Kansas Shawnee County, Foodborne diseases Case studies. Kansas Shawnee County, Gastroentérite Études de cas. Kansas Shawnee (Comté), Maladies d'origine alimentaire Études de cas. Kansas Shawnee (Comté), Foodborne diseases., Gastroenteritis., Kansas Shawnee County.
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"On March 3, 2008, the Kansas Department of Health and Environment's Bureau of Consumer Health (KDHE-BCH) notified KDHE's Office of Surveillance and Epidemiology (KDHE-OSE) of a possible foodborne illness outbreak. The complainant, an individual employed in Shawnee County, stated that 15 coworkers experienced gastrointestinal illness after eating sandwiches catered by Jersey Mike's Subs (2121 SW Wanamaker Rd, Suite 115, Topeka, KS) on February 27. KDHE-OSE and the Shawnee County Health Agency initiated an outbreak investigation to determine the source of the illness and to ensure appropriate control and prevention measures were implemented."
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- 2008
31. Norovirus-Associated Gastroenteritis Outbreak among Hotel Guests, McPherson County, April 2008
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Neises, Daniel and Neises, Daniel
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- Gastroenteritis Case studies. Kansas McPherson County, Virus diseases Case studies. Kansas McPherson County, Gastroentérite Études de cas. Kansas McPherson (Comté), Maladies à virus Études de cas. Kansas McPherson (Comté), Gastroenteritis., Virus diseases., Kansas McPherson County.
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"On April 21, 2008, the Kansas Department of Health and Environment's Bureau of Consumer Health (KDHE-BCH) notified KDHE's Office of Surveillance and Epidemiology (KDHE-OSE) of a possible waterborne illness outbreak. The complainants, four Riley County families, stated that eight children experienced gastrointestinal illness after swimming in a Days Inn hotel pool (2300 East Kansas Avenue, McPherson, KS) on April 19. KDHE and the Riley County Health Department (RCHD) initiated an outbreak investigation to determine the source of the illness and to ensure appropriate control and prevention measures were implemented."
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- 2008
32. Campylobacteriosis Outbreak Associated with Unpasteurized Milk, Reno County and Butler County, August-December 2007 : [final report]
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Neises, Daniel. and Neises, Daniel.
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- Campylobacter infections Case studies. Kansas Reno County, Campylobacter infections Case studies. Kansas Butler County, Foodborne diseases Case studies. Kansas Butler County, Foodborne diseases Case studies. Kansas Reno County, Food poisoning Case studies. Kansas Butler County, Food poisoning Case studies. Kansas Reno County, Raw milk Kansas., Infections à Campylobacter Études de cas. Kansas Reno, Maladies d'origine alimentaire Études de cas. Kansas Reno, Intoxications alimentaires Études de cas. Kansas Reno, Lait cru Kansas., Food poisoning., Campylobacter infections., Foodborne diseases., Raw milk., Kansas., Kansas Butler County., Kansas Reno County.
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"On November 9, 2007, a Butler County health care provider reported a case of campylobacteriosis to the Office of Surveillance and Epidemiology (OSE) at the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE). The health care provider listed unpasteurized milk as the likely cause of illness, and reported the milk had been shared among several families. The Butler County Health Department (BCHD) and OSE began a joint outbreak investigation immediately. The purpose of the investigation was to identify the source of exposure, determine the extent of the outbreak, and to implement appropriate prevention and control measures. The campylobacteriosis case's family reported purchasing unpasteurized milk from a dairy in Reno County. After some difficulty in pinpointing its address, the dairy was identified by the Reno County Health Department (RCHD) and the Kansas Department of Agriculture (KDA). The dairy had been previously implicated as the source of a Reno County resident's August 2007 Campylobacter infection."
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- 2008
33. Outbreak of Cryptosporidiosis and Giardiasis Associated with a Daycare Center, Douglas County, Kansas, August 2006
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Neises, Daniel. and Neises, Daniel.
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- Cryptosporidiosis Case studies. Kansas Douglas County, Giardia Case studies. Kansas Douglas County, Cryptosporidiose Études de cas. Kansas Douglas, Giardia Études de cas. Kansas Douglas, Cryptosporidiosis., Giardia., Kansas Douglas County.
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"On August 3 2006, the Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department (LDCHD) received a report of cryptosporidiosis. The case was an enrollee at Daycare Facility X, located in the city of Lawrence. Further investigation revealed a cluster of diarrheal illness at the daycare; in addition to the laboratory-confirmed case, three other enrollees and two staff members were also symptomatic. The daycare's total enrollment was 140; it employed 30 staff members. LDCHD distributed stool kits to test the symptomatic individuals. By August 11, both Giardia and Cryptosporidium were detected in enrollees. LDCHD notified the Epidemiologic Services Section (ESS) at the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) of the outbreak. An outbreak investigation was begun. The purpose of the investigation was to determine the extent of the outbreak and to implement appropriate prevention and control measures."
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- 2007
34. Outbreak of Norovirus at Augusta Middle School, Butler County, Kansas, April 2007
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Neises, Daniel. and Neises, Daniel.
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- Foodborne diseases Case studies. Kansas Butler County, Gastroenteritis Case studies. Kansas Butler County, Food poisoning Case studies. Kansas Butler County, Foodborne diseases Case studies. Kansas Augusta, Food poisoning Case studies. Kansas Augusta, Gastroenteritis Case studies. Kansas Augusta, Food poisoning., Foodborne diseases., Gastroenteritis., Kansas Augusta., Kansas Butler County.
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"On Friday, April 13, 2007, the Butler County Health Department (BCHD) notified the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) of widespread illness among students at Augusta Middle School. Approximately 150 students--about 30% of the total student body--were absent Thursday, April 12. Vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal cramps were reported among the absent students; some of the school staff were also reported to be ill. Over 100 students were out of school again on Friday, April 13. The illness seemed to be limited to one school; no other district school had reported extensive illnesses, and BCHD was unaware of similar outbreaks in the community. Staff at KDHE and BCHD initiated an outbreak investigation to determine the source of illness and implement appropriate control and prevention measures."
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- 2007
35. Outbreak of Norovirus Associated with a Daycare Center, Allen County, Kansas, October 2007 : [final report]
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Neises, Daniel. and Neises, Daniel.
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- Foodborne diseases Case studies. Kansas Allen County, Food poisoning Case studies. Kansas Allen County, Gastroenteritis Case studies. Kansas Allen County, Maladies d'origine alimentaire Études de cas. Kansas Allen (Comté), Intoxications alimentaires Études de cas. Kansas Allen (Comté), Gastroentérite Études de cas. Kansas Allen (Comté), Food poisoning., Foodborne diseases., Gastroenteritis., Kansas Allen County.
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"On October 17, 2007, the Southeast Kansas Multi County Health Department (SEKMCHD) received a report of gastrointestinal illnesses among eleven enrollees at Daycare Facility X, located in Iola. The daycare's total enrollment was 13; it employed 3 staff members. SEK distributed two stool kits to test symptomatic individuals, and notified the Office of Surveillance and Epidemiology (OSE) at the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) of the outbreak. An outbreak investigation was initiated. The purpose of the investigation was to determine the cause of the outbreak and to implement appropriate prevention and control measures."
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- 2007
36. Gastroenteritis outbreak attributed to clostridium perfringens type A enterotoxin, Miami County, Kansas, February 2006
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Neises, Daniel. and Neises, Daniel.
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- Foodborne diseases Case studies. Kansas Shawnee County, Gastroenteritis Case studies. Kansas Shawnee County, Food poisoning Case studies. Kansas Shawnee County, Clostridium perfringens Case studies. Kansas Shawnee County, Maladies d'origine alimentaire Études de cas. Kansas Shawnee (Comté), Gastroentérite Études de cas. Kansas Shawnee (Comté), Intoxications alimentaires Études de cas. Kansas Shawnee (Comté), Clostridium perfringens Études de cas. Kansas Shawnee (Comté), Clostridium perfringens., Food poisoning., Foodborne diseases., Gastroenteritis., Kansas Shawnee County.
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"On Wednesday, February 15, 2006, a food protection investigator at the Southeast District office of the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) received approximately five phone calls from individuals who reported illness after eating at a Miami County restaurant the previous evening, February 14th. Two complainants provided their contact information. The food protection investigator notified the Epidemiology Services Section (ESS) of KDHE about the possible foodborne outbreak. ESS the Miami County Health Department (MCHD) initiated an outbreak investigation to determine the source of illness and to implement appropriate control and prevention measures. The restaurant owner mentioned to ESS that some of her teenage employees had called in sick, and that there was some illness circulating in their high school."
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- 2006
37. Shigellosis Outbreak Associated with a Daycare Center
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Neises, Daniel. and Neises, Daniel.
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- Shigellosis Case studies. Kansas Harvey County, Foodborne diseases Case studies. Kansas Harvey County, Food poisoning Case studies. Kansas Harvey County, Maladies d'origine alimentaire Études de cas. Kansas Harvey, Intoxications alimentaires Études de cas. Kansas Harvey, Food poisoning., Foodborne diseases., Shigellosis., Kansas Harvey County.
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"On July 11, 2006, the Harvey County Health Department (HCHD) notified the Epidemiology Services Section (ESS) at the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) about an ongoing outbreak of shigellosis at Daycare Facility X in Harvey County, Kansas. As of July 11, eight children and one staff member had tested positive for Shigella sonnei. The daycare's total enrollment was 135; it employed 30 staff members. The HCHD and ESS began a joint outbreak investigation on July 12, 2006. The purpose of the investigation was to determine the extent of the outbreak and to implement appropriate prevention and control measures."
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- 2006
38. Gastroenteritis Outbreak Attributed to Norovirus, Franklin County, Kansas, December 2005 : [final report]
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Neises, Daniel. and Neises, Daniel.
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- Gastroenteritis Case studies. Kansas Franklin County, Foodborne diseases Case studies. Kansas Franklin County, Food poisoning Case studies. Kansas Franklin County, Gastroentérite Études de cas. Kansas Franklin (Comté), Maladies d'origine alimentaire Études de cas. Kansas Franklin (Comté), Intoxications alimentaires Études de cas. Kansas Franklin (Comté), Food poisoning., Foodborne diseases., Gastroenteritis., Kansas Franklin County.
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"On Thursday, December 28, 2005, a Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) Food Protection Investigator notified the KDHE Division of Epidemiology Services of a foodborne illness complaint. The complainant, a citizen from Franklin County, stated five individuals from two households experienced vomiting and/or diarrhea after eating at a Franklin County restaurant. Each individual ate dinner at approximately 7:00 p.m. December 22, 2005; they denied any other common meals. KDHE and the Franklin County Health Department (FCHD) initiated an outbreak investigation to determine the source of illness and implement appropriate control and prevention measures."
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- 2006
39. Viral Gastroenteritis Outbreak Attributed to Norovirus, Osage County, Kansas, March 2005 : [final report]
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Neises, Daniel. and Neises, Daniel.
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- Gastroenteritis Case studies. Kansas Osage County, Virus diseases Case studies. Kansas Osage County, Gastroentérite Études de cas. Kansas Osage, Maladies à virus Études de cas. Kansas Osage, Gastroenteritis., Virus diseases., Kansas Osage County.
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"On Wednesday, March 30, 2005, the Osage County Health Department (OCHD) notified the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) of gastrointestinal illnesses among half the students and the teacher in one classroom. The school nurse also reported that several baby chicks had been kept in the affected classroom for an unknown number of days."
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- 2005
40. Viral Gastroenteritis Outbreak Attributed to Norovirus, Marion County, Kansas, July 2005 : [final report]
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Neises, Daniel. and Neises, Daniel.
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- Gastroenteritis Case studies. Kansas Marion County, Foodborne diseases Case studies. Kansas Marion County, Food poisoning Case studies. Kansas Marion County, Virus diseases Case studies. Kansas Marion County, Gastroentérite Études de cas. Kansas Marion (Comté), Maladies d'origine alimentaire Études de cas. Kansas Marion (Comté), Intoxications alimentaires Études de cas. Kansas Marion (Comté), Maladies à virus Études de cas. Kansas Marion (Comté), Food poisoning., Foodborne diseases., Gastroenteritis., Virus diseases., Kansas Marion County.
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"On Tuesday, July 5, 2005, a Marion County citizen reported a possible foodborne outbreak to the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE). The caller stated 96 individuals from nine states (KS, AZ, CA, CO, FL, NE, OK, TX, WY) visited Marion County for a family reunion July 3. 31 attendees had since experienced vomiting or diarrhea. Nearly all attendees ate a catered lunch at approximately 12:30 p.m. July 3. Foods were served buffet-style and included cubed pork, cole slaw, macaroni salad, potato salad, dinner rolls, and baked beans. Homemade desserts, iced tea, water, and lemonade were also served. Some attendees also shared other meals, including a July 3rd dinner where leftovers were served. KDHE and the Marion County Health Department (MCHD) initiated an outbreak investigation to determine the source of illness and implement appropriate control and prevention measures.", "A cohort study was conducted to determine the cause of illness. MCHD and the Oklahoma State Department of Health assisted KDHE with interviewing reunion attendees. Each agency administered a uniform questionnaire to gather each individual's symptoms, food history, and travel history"--Page 2
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- 2005
41. Hospitalized Patients with 2009 Pandemic Influenza A (H1N1) Virus Infection in the United States—September–October 2009
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Skarbinski, Jacek, primary, Jain, Seema, additional, Bramley, Anna, additional, Lee, Esther J., additional, Huang, Jean, additional, Kirschke, David, additional, Stone, Allison, additional, Wedlake, Tiffany, additional, Richards, Shawn M., additional, Page, Shannon, additional, Ragan, Patti, additional, Bullion, Lesley, additional, Neises, Daniel, additional, Williams, Robin M., additional, Petruccelli, Bruno P., additional, Vandermeer, Meredith, additional, Lofy, Kathryn H., additional, Gindler, Jacqueline, additional, and Finelli, Lyn, additional
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- 2011
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42. Filamentous ascomycetes inhabiting the rhizoid environment of the liverwortCephaloziella variansin Antarctica are assessed by direct PCR and cloning
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Jumpponen, Ari, primary, Newsham, Kevin K., additional, and Neises, Daniel J., additional
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- 2003
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43. Filamentous ascomycetes inhabiting the rhizoid environment of the liverwort Cephaloziella variansin Antarctica are assessed by direct PCR and cloning
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Jumpponen, Ari, Newsham, Kevin K., and Neises, Daniel J.
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We molecularly assesed the ascomycetous fungal communities inhabiting the rhizoid environment of Cephaloziella varians, collected at Rothera Point on the western Antarctic Peninsula. The RFLP-phenotyped and cloned PCR products of a partial small subunit of the ribosomal RNA gene were sequenced and analyzed with neighbor joining (NJ) and maximum parsimony (MP). Both analyses identified four bootstrap-supported groups: (i) a sister group to Onygenales, (ii) a well-supported clade with Phialocephala fortinii, (iii) a large group of clones nested within Chaetothyriales, and (iv) a group nested within Eurotiales with a likely affinity to the genus Aspergillus. An additional marginally supported clade, including helotialean Hymenoscyphus fructigenus, was detected in the NJ analysis. Placement of one clone (possibly helotialean) was not supported by either analysis. We included Hymenoscyphus ericae(Helotiales) in our analyses to test for its presence in clone libraries. None of our clones showed strongly supported affinity to H. ericae. The culture-independent technique proved useful for assessing the composition of rhizoid fungal communities, although it remains unknown whether any of these fungi colonize C. varianstissues. Direct-community assays of this kind might be best combined with traditional isolation techniques to get a more holistic view of fungi occupying plant tissues.
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- 2004
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44. Cronobacter sakazakii Infections in Two Infants Linked to Powdered Infant Formula and Breast Pump Equipment - United States, 2021 and 2022.
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Haston JC, Miko S, Cope JR, McKeel H, Walters C, Joseph LA, Griswold T, Katz LS, Andújar AA, Tourdot L, Rounds J, Vagnone P, Medus C, Harris J, Geist R, Neises D, Wiggington A, Smith T, Im MS, Wheeler C, Smith P, Carleton HA, and Lee CC
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- Female, Infant, Humans, Infant Formula, Enterobacteriaceae, Milk, Human, Powders, Cronobacter sakazakii genetics, Enterobacteriaceae Infections diagnosis
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Cronobacter sakazakii, a species of gram-negative bacteria belonging to the Enterobacteriaceae family, is known to cause severe and often fatal meningitis and sepsis in young infants. C. sakazakii is ubiquitous in the environment, and most reported infant cases have been attributed to contaminated powdered infant formula (powdered formula) or breast milk that was expressed using contaminated breast pump equipment (1-3). Previous investigations of cases and outbreaks have identified C. sakazakii in opened powdered formula, breast pump parts, environmental surfaces in the home, and, rarely, in unopened powdered formula and formula manufacturing facilities (2,4-6). This report describes two infants with C. sakazakii meningitis reported to CDC in September 2021 and February 2022. CDC used whole genome sequencing (WGS) analysis to link one case to contaminated opened powdered formula from the patient's home and the other to contaminated breast pump equipment. These cases highlight the importance of expanding awareness about C. sakazakii infections in infants, safe preparation and storage of powdered formula, proper cleaning and sanitizing of breast pump equipment, and using WGS as a tool for C. sakazakii investigations., Competing Interests: All authors have completed and submitted the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors form for disclosure of potential conflicts of interest. No potential conflicts of interest were disclosed.
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- 2023
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45. Outbreaks of Acute Gastrointestinal Illness Associated with a Splash Pad in a Wildlife Park - Kansas, June 2021.
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Aluko SK, Ishrati SS, Walker DC, Mattioli MC, Kahler AM, Vanden Esschert KL, Hervey K, Rokisky J Jr, Wikswo ME, Laco JP, Kurlekar S, Byrne A, Molinari NA, Gleason ME, Steward C, Hlavsa MC, and Neises D
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- Animals, Case-Control Studies, Disease Outbreaks, Humans, Kansas epidemiology, Water, Water Microbiology, Animals, Wild, Dysentery, Bacillary
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In June 2021, Kansas state and county public health officials identified and investigated three cases of shigellosis (a bacterial diarrheal illness caused by Shigella spp.) associated with visiting a wildlife park. The park has animal exhibits and a splash pad. Two affected persons visited animal exhibits, and all three entered the splash pad. Nonhuman primates are the only known animal reservoir of Shigella. The splash pad, which sprays water on users and is designed so that water does not collect in the user area, was closed on June 19. The state and county public health codes do not include regulations for splash pads. Thus, these venues are not typically inspected, and environmental health expertise is limited. A case-control study identified two distinct outbreaks associated with the park (a shigellosis outbreak involving 21 cases and a subsequent norovirus infection outbreak involving six cases). Shigella and norovirus can be transmitted by contaminated water; in both outbreaks, illness was associated with getting splash pad water in the mouth (multiply imputed adjusted odds ratio [aOR
MI ] = 6.4, p = 0.036; and 28.6, p = 0.006, respectively). Maintaining adequate water disinfection and environmental health expertise and targeting prevention efforts to caregivers of splash pad users help prevent splash pad-associated outbreaks. Outbreak incidence might be further reduced when U.S. jurisdicitons voluntarily adopt CDC's Model Aquatic Health Code (MAHC) recommendations and through the prevention messages: "Don't get in the water if sick with diarrhea," "Don't stand or sit above the jets," and "Don't swallow the water."† ., Competing Interests: All authors have completed and submitted the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors form for disclosure of potential conflicts of interest. No potential conflicts of interest were disclosed.- Published
- 2022
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