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Quasi-metagenomic Analysis of Salmonella from Food and Environmental Samples
Published on: October 25, 2018
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Salmonella - "old" organism, continued challenges !
1Gastrointestinal Diseases Division, PHLS Communicable Disease Surveillance Centre, London, United Kingdom.
Summary
Despite decreased incidence, salmonellosis remains a public health challenge. Continued efforts are needed for effective salmonella control in the European Union.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Infectious Disease Epidemiology
- Microbiology
Background:
- The post-9/11 era heightened awareness of bioterrorism threats.
- Public health systems face ongoing challenges from recognized pathogens.
- Salmonellosis incidence in the European Union (EU) has recently decreased.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the persistent threat of salmonellosis.
- To underscore the ongoing challenges in controlling salmonella.
- To emphasize the need for continued vigilance against well-recognized pathogens.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of salmonellosis case data reported to Enternet (European Surveillance of Antimicrobial Consumption Network).
- Review of recent events and contributing articles within Eurosurveillance.
- Epidemiological trend analysis of infectious disease incidence.
Main Results:
- Salmonellosis cases reported to Enternet declined from a peak of 100,267 in 1997 to 73,006 in 2001.
- Despite the overall decrease, recent events indicate ongoing difficulties in salmonella control.
- The threat from well-recognized pathogens like Salmonella persists.
Conclusions:
- Salmonellosis, despite reduced incidence, remains a significant public health concern in the EU.
- Effective control of salmonella requires sustained and adaptive strategies.
- Vigilance against established infectious agents is crucial, even amidst bioterrorism preparedness.
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