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Salmonella Typhimurium outbreak associated with veterinary clinic
Bryan Cherry1, Amy Burns, Geraldine S Johnson
1New York State Department of Health, Albany, New York 12237, USA. bxc05@health.state.ny.us
Emerging Infectious Diseases
|January 25, 2005
Summary
A Salmonella Typhimurium outbreak occurred at a veterinary clinic, affecting a cat, veterinary staff, and associated persons. This highlights the need for collaboration between public health and animal health sectors.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Medicine
- Public Health
- Infectious Disease Epidemiology
Background:
- Salmonella enterica serovar Typhimurium (S. Typhimurium) is a significant zoonotic pathogen.
- Veterinary clinics can serve as potential hubs for the transmission of infectious diseases between animals and humans.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the epidemiology of a S. Typhimurium outbreak linked to a veterinary clinic.
- To underscore the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration in controlling zoonotic disease outbreaks.
Main Methods:
- Case investigation and contact tracing were conducted.
- Epidemiological data was collected from confirmed cases.
Main Results:
- The outbreak involved one cat, two veterinary technicians, four individuals linked to clinic patients, and one nurse.
- The source of the outbreak was traced to the veterinary clinic setting.
Conclusions:
- Veterinary clinic-associated outbreaks of S. Typhimurium pose a risk to both animal and human health.
- Strengthening public health and animal health partnerships is crucial for effective zoonotic disease surveillance and control.
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