Food-borne outbreak of Giardia lamblia

Am J Public Health. 1990 Oct;80(10):1259-60. doi: 10.2105/ajph.80.10.1259.

Abstract

An outbreak of giardiasis occurred following a family party for 25 persons. Nine who had eaten fruit salad became ill, compared with one who had not eaten the salad (Relative Risk = 7.4, 95% CI = 1.4, 169.3). The fruit salad preparer had a diapered child and a pet rabbit at home who were both positive for Giardia lamblia. This outbreak emphasizes the importance of good hygienic practices in food preparation and the possibility of domestic-animal-to-person transmission in Giardia outbreaks.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Disease Outbreaks*
  • Feces / microbiology
  • Female
  • Food Microbiology*
  • Giardiasis / epidemiology*
  • Giardiasis / transmission
  • Humans
  • New Jersey
  • Rabbits