Electronic communication facilitates investigation of a highly dispersed foodborne outbreak: Salmonella on the superhighway.
1995
Salmonella Outbreak Investigation
publication
Author Information
Author(s): Mahon B E, Rohn D D, Pack S R, Tauxe R V
Primary Institution: National Center for Infectious Diseases, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Georgia, USA.
Conclusion
Electronic communication helped in investigating a widespread foodborne outbreak of Salmonella.
Takeaway
Scientists used the internet to quickly find out where a Salmonella outbreak was coming from, which helped keep people safe.
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