Salmonella enteritidis PT6: another egg-associated salmonellosis? |
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Authors: | MR Evans W Lane CD Ribeiro |
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Affiliation: | Bro Taf Health Authority, Cardiff, United Kingdom. meirion.evans@bro-taf-ha.wales.nhs.uk |
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Abstract: | Salmonella Enteritidis phage type 6 (PT6) increased dramatically in the United Kingdom during 1997. The sharp rise suggests that PT6 contamination has spread rapidly throughout a basic food commodity; however, the source and food vehicle remain unknown. We present evidence from three outbreaks suggesting a possible link between PT6 and eggs. Poor documentation of the egg supply network continues to pose problems for public health investigators. Thorough investigation of all future PT6 outbreaks and case-control studies of sporadic infections are needed to confirm the etiology of PT6 infection. |
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