A Campylobacter outbreak in a Barcelona school
Enferm. infecc. microbiol. clín. (Ed. impr.)
; 30(5): 243-245, mayo 2012. ilus, tab
Article
in English
| IBECS
| ID: ibc-104099
Responsible library:
ES1.1
Localization: BNCS
ABSTRACT
Introduction:
Campylobacter outbreaks are less common and described than sporadic Campylobacteriosis. Methods We describe the epidemiological investigation including stool examination and bacteriological typing of a Campylobacter outbreak affecting 75 primary school children. Results The highest risk ratio was associated with the food served 4 days before the peak of cases, namely roast chicken and Russian salad. Discussion Poor food preparation practices and deficient kitchen facilities appear to be key issues for cross-contamination of Campylobacter from raw chicken to cooked food (AU)RESUMEN
Introducción:
Los brotes de Campylobacter son menos descritos que los casos esporádicos.Métodos:
Describimos la investigación epidemiológica de un brote en 75 niños de una escuela primaria.Resultados:
La razón de riesgo más alta se asoció a una comida a base de pollo asado y ensaladilla rusa.Discusión:
Las deficiencias en los procedimientos de preparación alimentaria y en las instalaciones de cocina parecen ser factores clave en la contaminación cruzada del Campylobacter desde el pollo crudo a la comida cocinada (AU)
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Collection:
National databases
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Spain
Health context:
SDG3 - Health and Well-Being
Health problem:
Target 3.3: End transmission of communicable diseases
Database:
IBECS
Main subject:
Campylobacter
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Campylobacter Infections
Limits:
Child
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
Enferm. infecc. microbiol. clín. (Ed. impr.)
Year:
2012
Document type:
Article
Institution/Affiliation country:
Agència de Salut Pública de Barcelona/Spain
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Hospital Vall dHebron/Spain