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University Health Services (UHS) investigators yesterday diagnosed another case of salmonella at Kirkland House, and UHS officials said they will continue the ban on interhouse dining until the threat of further contagion is over.
Dr. Warren E.C. Wacker, director of UHS, said yesterday the recently-reported case at Kirkland House was contracted at the same time as the other three cases. Because investigators have not found any new cases from other Houses, Macker said yesterday salmonella may not be spreading.
Charles J. Krause Jr., sanitary inspector for UHS, said yesterday he believes the source of the most recent outbreak is most likely a student spreading the infection either through handling fruit or food at the salad bar.
Krause said he has tested most possible carrier foods, such as chicken, eggs and rare roast beef, but has not yet discovered any salmonella bacteria. However, all dining halls are saving a portion of each meal for three days so that if a student or worker becomes infected, UHS labs...
Dr. Warren E.C. Wacker, director of UHS, said last night that the temporary employees were not banned because they are considered health hazards. Wacker said it would be impossible to test the temporary employees--who are assigned on a day-to-day basis--because UHS does not receive test results...