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View article: A large foodborne outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium linked to bánh mì, Western Australia, 2024
A large foodborne outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium linked to bánh mì, Western Australia, 2024 Open
In March 2024, the Department of Health in Western Australia investigated an outbreak of Salmonella linked to a food venue serving bánh mì (Vietnamese sandwiches). Outbreak cases were notified via laboratories, health services, local gover…
View article: Molecular analysis of Cryptosporidium species in Western Australian human populations (2023–2025), and the emergence of rare C. hominis IeA11G3T3 subtype
Molecular analysis of Cryptosporidium species in Western Australian human populations (2023–2025), and the emergence of rare C. hominis IeA11G3T3 subtype Open
Cryptosporidium species are an important cause of diarrhoeal disease worldwide. Many countries reported declines in cryptosporidiosis incidence during COVID-19 restrictions, followed by marked increases post-COVID. A similar pattern has be…
View article: <i>Vibrio parahaemolyticus</i> Foodborne Illness Associated with Oysters, Australia, 2021–2022
<i>Vibrio parahaemolyticus</i> Foodborne Illness Associated with Oysters, Australia, 2021–2022 Open
The bacterium Vibrio parahaemolyticus is ubiquitous in tropical and temperate waters throughout the world and causes infections in humans resulting from water exposure and from ingestion of contaminated raw or undercooked seafood, such as …
View article: Comparison of three cryptosporidiosis outbreaks in Western Australia: 2003, 2007 and 2011
Comparison of three cryptosporidiosis outbreaks in Western Australia: 2003, 2007 and 2011 Open
Cryptosporidium is a protozoan parasite that causes the diarrhoeal disease, cryptosporidiosis. Although many species have been identified, the majority of human disease worldwide is caused by two species; Cryptosporidium parvum and Cryptos…
View article: OzFoodNet quarterly report, 1 April to 30 June 2015
OzFoodNet quarterly report, 1 April to 30 June 2015 Open
The Australian Government Department of Health established the OzFoodNet network in 2000 to collaborate nationally to investigate foodborne disease. In each Australian state and territory, OzFoodNet epidemiologists investigate outbreaks of…