OzFoodNet: enhancing foodborne disease surveillance across Australia: quarterly report, April to June 2004.
Salmonella incidence was increased during the quarter, similar to the first quarter of 2004. There were several outbreaks of different phage types of S. Typhimurium occurring in multiple Australian states. OzFoodNet held several discussions during the quarter to try to identify links between these increases. In total, Salmonella infections were responsible for 32 per cent of foodborne outbreaks. Large norovirus outbreaks were reported in association with food service industries where people had worked while ill. It is vital that people responsible for preparing and handling food do not work while they have symptoms of gastroenteritis, as the results can be devastating for food businesses. Imported Japanese oysters were again implicated in an outbreak of suspected viral illness, highlighting the need for improved control measures for these products.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D017677:Age Distribution; D000368:Aged; D001315:Australia / Q000453:epidemiology; D001424:Bacterial Infections / Q000453:epidemiology; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D016000:Cluster Analysis; D018563:Disease Notification; D004196:Disease Outbreaks / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D005260:Female; D005516:Food Microbiology; D005517:Foodborne Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology*; D005759:Gastroenteritis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000382:microbiology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009313:National Health Programs; D011159:Population Surveillance / Q000379:methods