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Snow Mountain agent gastroenteritis from clams.

B I Truman, H P Madore, M A Menegus

    American Journal of Epidemiology
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    Two clambake outbreaks in 1983 were linked to contaminated hard-shell clams. This investigation identified the Snow Mountain agent, a Norwalk-like virus, as the cause of shellfish-associated gastroenteritis.

    Area of Science:

    • Epidemiology
    • Public Health
    • Virology

    Background:

    • Gastroenteritis outbreaks can be linked to contaminated shellfish consumption.
    • Identifying the causative agent is crucial for public health interventions.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate two gastroenteritis outbreaks in Rochester, New York.
    • To identify the pathogen responsible for shellfish-associated illness.
    • To characterize the clinical features and epidemiology of the outbreak.

    Main Methods:

    • Case interviews and epidemiological analysis.
    • Clinical symptom assessment and duration tracking.
    • Laboratory testing of stool samples for pathogens and serological testing for antibody response to the Snow Mountain agent.

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    Main Results:

    • 84 (43%) of 196 individuals reported acute gastroenteritis after consuming clams.
    • Illness was associated with raw and baked clams, with risk increasing with consumption.
    • The Snow Mountain agent was detected in one ill patient, and serological evidence supported its role in the outbreak.

    Conclusions:

    • The outbreaks were attributed to the Snow Mountain agent, a Norwalk-like virus.
    • Contaminated shellfish, specifically hard-shell clams harvested from sewage-polluted waters, were the source.
    • This study represents the first documented outbreak of shellfish-associated gastroenteritis linked to the Snow Mountain agent.