Kudoa septempunctata Parasite-Associated Foodborne Disease Outbreaks, South Korea, 2015-2024

초록

We analyzed 2015�2024 national surveillance data on Kudoa septempunctata parasite�associated foodborne disease in South Korea. Monthly cases decreased 95% during the COVID-19 pandemic, with no signifi cant recovery through 2024; affected municipalities dropped from 89 to 27. Our findings are consistent with restaurant-based raw fish consumption as the principal transmission pathway. � 2026, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). All rights reserved.