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Epi Curves
Multistate Outbreak of Listeriosis Linked to Imported Frescolina Marte Brand Ricotta Salata Cheese (Final Update)
Posted November 21, 2012 2:30 PM ET
This investigation is closed.Listeria monocytogenes infection (listeriosis) is an important cause of illness in the United States. More information about listeriosis, and steps people can take to reduce their risk of infection, can be found on the CDC Listeria Web Page.
This outbreak can be visually described with a chart showing the number of people who were diagnosed each month. This chart is called an epi curve.
Persons infected with the outbreak-associated strain of Listeria monocytogenes, by date of clinical specimen collection*
*n=22 for whom information was reported as of November 14, 2012
Previous Epi Curves
Persons infected with the outbreak-associated strain of Listeria monocytogenes, by date of clinical specimen collection*
*n=22 for whom information was reported as of October 25, 2012. Clinical specimens that were collected after October 8, 2012 might not be reported yet due to the time it takes between when a person becomes ill and when the illness is reported.
Persons infected with the outbreak-associated strain of Listeria monocytogenes, by date of clinical specimen collection*
*n=20 for whom information was reported as of October 11, 2012. Clinical specimens that were collected after September 24, 2012 might not be reported yet due to the time it takes between when a person becomes ill and when the illness is reported.
Persons infected with the outbreak-associated strain of Listeria monocytogenes, by date of clinical specimen collection*
*n=18 for whom information was reported as of September 26, 2012. Clinical specimens that were collected after September 8, 2012 might not be reported yet due to the time it takes between when a person becomes ill and when the illness is reported.
Persons infected with the outbreak-associated strain of Listeria monocytogenes, by date of clinical specimen collection*
*n=15 for whom information was reported as of September 20, 2012. Clinical specimens that were collected after September 4, 2012 might not be reported yet due to the time it takes between when a person becomes ill and when the illness is reported.
Persons infected with the outbreak-associated strain of Listeria monocytogenes, by date of clinical specimen collection*
*n=14 for whom information was reported as of September 11, 2012. Clinical specimens that were collected after August 26, 2012 might not be reported yet due to the time it takes between when a person becomes ill and when the illness is reported.
