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A cluster of Listeria monocytogenes infections in hospitalised adults, Midlands, England, February 2011.
- Source :
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Euro surveillance : bulletin Europeen sur les maladies transmissibles = European communicable disease bulletin [Euro Surveill] 2011 May 19; Vol. 16 (20), pp. 19869. Date of Electronic Publication: 2011 May 19. - Publication Year :
- 2011
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Abstract
- Hospital-acquired listeriosis cases are not commonly reported but remain a significant public health problem. We report on three cases in patients with underlying conditions occurring during one week in February 2011. The cases had common exposure to pre-packed sandwiches and salads manufactured in compliance with regulations. Breaches in cold chain and shelf life controls at hospital level were identified as key contributing factors. Rigorous hospital food management systems remain important for patient safety.
- Subjects :
- Aged, 80 and over
Cross Infection diagnosis
England
Female
Food Microbiology
Food Service, Hospital standards
Foodborne Diseases diagnosis
Humans
Infection Control
Listeriosis diagnosis
Male
Middle Aged
Cross Infection epidemiology
Foodborne Diseases epidemiology
Listeria monocytogenes isolation & purification
Listeriosis epidemiology
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1560-7917
- Volume :
- 16
- Issue :
- 20
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Euro surveillance : bulletin Europeen sur les maladies transmissibles = European communicable disease bulletin
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 21616050