1701AREFW(P) SUSPECTED FOODBORNE ILLNESS

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SUBJECT:  1701AREFW(P) SUSPECTED FOODBORNE ILLNESS          






          MEMO FOR THE RECORD                                 25 Jan 91

          SUBJECT: Suspected Foodborne Illness, 1701 PAREFW
          TO: Brig Gen Caruana 
          
          1. As of 0800 on 25 Jan 91, 648 cases of gastroenteritis were
          reported by the hospital supporting the 1701 PAREFW. There were
          only 16 new patients in the past 24 hours. The total count
          increased more than l6 because a review of records revealed
          additional cases. Fifty-four patients were admitted (plus 1 for
          the day). Only 3 remain in the hospital. The number of DNIFs
          increased from 7 to 8. This increase is also the result of the
          records review. The eighth DNIF occurred on 23 Jan 91.
          
          2. Preliminary stool culture results were negative. A host
          nation laboratory was use, so definitive results are not expected
          until Saturday.
          
           [(b)(6)]
          DONALD W. BUTTS, Co1, USAF, BSC
          Director of Professional Services
          Office of the Command Surgeon