First incursion of Salmonella enterica serotype typhimurium DT160 into New Zealand.
An outbreak of human Salmonella enterica serotype Typhimurium DT160 infection in New Zealand was investigated from May to August 2001. Handling of dead wild birds, contact with persons with diarrheal illness, and consumption of fast food were associated with infection. Contaminated roof-collected rainwater was also detected.
Thornley
Craig N
CN
Institute of Environmental Science & Research Limited, Kenepuru Science Centre, Porirua, New Zealand. craigt@adhb.govt.nz
Simmons
Greg C
GC
Callaghan
Megan L
ML
Nicol
Carolyn M
CM
Baker
Michael G
MG
Gilmore
Kylie S
KS
Garrett
Nicholas K G
NK
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000818:Animals; D001717:Birds / Q000382:microbiology*; D016022:Case-Control Studies; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004196:Disease Outbreaks; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009520:New Zealand / Q000453:epidemiology; D012480:Salmonella Infections / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000635:transmission; D019779:Salmonella enterica / Q000145:classification / Q000472:pathogenicity*; D012703:Serotyping