Surveillance of food poisoning outbreaks in Thailand 1981-1986.
Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health
;
1988 Jun; 19(2): 327-31
Article
in English
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-31944
ABSTRACT
In the period of 1981-1986, eighteen outbreaks of food poisoning following ingestion of insecticide contaminated food were reported to the Division of Epidemiology, Ministry of Public Health. There were 678 individuals experiencing illness, of which 9 cases died. Out of 18 outbreaks, 16 involving 615 cases resulted from carbamate (Methomyl and Propoxur) intoxications. The remaining two outbreaks were caused by organophosphate (Coumaphos) and organochlorine (DDT). The case fatality rate was much higher with Coumaphos than Methomyl; and no death was reported among Propoxur and DDT victims. Desserts and beverages were found to be the main vehicles, and private home was the most common place for the outbreaks of food poisoning caused by ingestion of insecticide contaminated food.
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Index:
IMSEAR (South-East Asia)
Main subject:
Thailand
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Humans
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Food Contamination
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Disease Outbreaks
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Foodborne Diseases
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Insecticides
Type of study:
Screening study
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
English
Journal:
Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health
Year:
1988
Type:
Article
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