Second raw milk Campylobacter outbreak tied to AK cow-share program
summary：At least five cases of Campylobacter infection have been found in a new outbreak tied to the same Alaska cow-share program on the Kenai Peninsula that caused a Campylobacter outbreak that sickened 31 people in February 2013....
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t least five cases of Campylobacter infection have been found in a new outbreak tied to the same Alaska cow-share program on the Kenai Peninsula that caused a Campylobacter outbreak that sickened 31 people in February 2013.Two of the five new cases sought medical attention, according to the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services. The strain of Campylobacter jejuni is the exact strain identified in the February outbreak, and has been shown to be a unique strain not seen before in the U.S.
Those who consumed raw milk from the cow-share program and experienced symptoms of Campylobacter infection, including diarrhea, nausea, and cramping, is encouraged to contact a healthcare provider.