Outbreaks of Escherichia coli O157:H7 Infection Associated with Eating Alfalfa Sprouts - Michigan and Virginia, June-July 1997

Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report

Volumn 46, Issue 32, 1997, Pages 741-744

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EID: 0001038689     PISSN: 01492195     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
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