title: First incursion of Salmonella enterica serotype typhimurium DT160 into New Zealand.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Institute of Environmental Science & Research Limited, Kenepuru Science Centre, Porirua, New Zealand. craigt@adhb.govt.nz
authors.forename: Craig N
authors.initials: CN
authors.lastname: Thornley
authors.forename: Greg C
authors.initials: GC
authors.lastname: Simmons
authors.forename: Megan L
authors.initials: ML
authors.lastname: Callaghan
authors.forename: Carolyn M
authors.initials: CM
authors.lastname: Nicol
authors.forename: Michael G
authors.initials: MG
authors.lastname: Baker
authors.forename: Kylie S
authors.initials: KS
authors.lastname: Gilmore
authors.forename: Nicholas K G
authors.initials: NK
authors.lastname: Garrett
mesh_terms: 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