Foodborne disease outbreaks in Australia, 1995 to 2000.

摘要: Health agencies are increasingly conducting systematic reviews of foodborne disease outbreak investigations to develop strategies prevent future outbreaks. We surveyed state and territory health departments summarise the epidemiology outbreaks in Australia from 1995 2000. From through 2000, 293 were identifi ed, with 214 being origin. One hundred seventy-four (81%) had a known aetiology, accounted for 80 per cent (6,472/8,124) illnesses. There 20 deaths attributed illness. Of outbreaks, bacterial was responsible 61 64 cases 95 deaths. The most frequent aetiology Salmonella 75 (35%) Clostridium perfringens 30 (14%), ciguatera toxin 23 (11%), scombrotoxin 7 (3%) norovirus 6 (3%). Salmonellosis eight (40%) deaths, as Listeria monocytogenes. Restaurants commercial caterers associated highest number reports cases. Outbreaks hospitals aged care facilities 35 frequently implicated vehicles 173 meats (30%), fi sh 34 (16%), seafood 13 (6%), salad 12 sandwiches 11 (5%) eggs 9 (4%). Chicken, meat, 27 (13%) This summary demonstrates serious nature supports move risk-based food safety interventions focusing on mass catering hospital facilities. Commun Dis Intell 2004;28:211–224.