Overview of the Records
Repository:
New York State Archives
New York State Education Department
Cultural Education Center
Albany, NY 12230
Summary:
This series documents a typhoid fever outbreak which occurred in Orleans County, New York in the summer of 1989. Records consists
of forms which document individual typhoid cases and potential cases. The information on the forms includes personal identifiers,
where meals were taken, food consumed, symptoms, and medical treatment administered. Also included are follow up forms for
culture-confirmed cases, compiled data, and correspondence with county health departments which were involved in monitoring
the outbreak.
Creator:
Title:
Outbreak survey forms
Quantity:
1 cubic foot
Inclusive Dates:
1970-1989
Series Number:
B1888