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36. Blaser and Williams (1987)

On The Safety of Raw Milk (with a word about pasteurization)

November 3, 2005

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36. Blaser and Williams (1987) - See text below

Blaser and Williams (1987)

  • Documented how after a retreat to an Oregon farm, 19 of 31 college students developed an acute gastrointestinal illness.
  • C. jejuni infection was recognized in all of the students that were ill and caused asymptomatic infections with three others.
  • 22 of 25 students who had consumed raw milk for the first time became infected. This compared with 0 of the 2 students who did not drink the raw milk.
  • The quantity of raw milk consumed was directly related to the occurrence and severity of illness.
  • Blaser and Williams JAMA 1987 Jan2 1, 257(1) 43-6.
    
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