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Milk-borne campylobacter infection.

D A Robinson, D M Jones

    British Medical Journal (Clinical Research Ed.)
    |April 25, 1981
    PubMed
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    Consumption of unpasteurised or under-pasteurised milk was linked to 13 outbreaks of Campylobacter jejuni enteritis. Pasteurisation effectively eliminates this bacterium, highlighting the need for only selling pasteurised milk to consumers.

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    Area of Science:

    • Food safety
    • Microbiology
    • Public health

    Background:

    • Campylobacter jejuni (C. jejuni) is a common bacterium found in cattle.
    • Milkborne transmission of C. jejuni can cause enteritis in humans.
    • Previous outbreaks have been linked to contaminated dairy products.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To identify the common source in recent Campylobacter jejuni enteritis outbreaks.
    • To assess the role of milk consumption in disease transmission.
    • To recommend public health interventions for preventing C. jejuni infections.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective analysis of 13 enteritis outbreaks.
    • Epidemiological investigation linking outbreaks to food consumption patterns.
    • Microbiological assessment of milk contamination sources (implied).

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    Main Results:

    • A consistent factor across 13 outbreaks was the consumption of unpasteurised or inadequately pasteurised milk.
    • C. jejuni, a commensal in cattle, contaminates milk through unclear mechanisms.
    • Pasteurisation is an effective method for eliminating C. jejuni from milk.

    Conclusions:

    • Consumption of contaminated milk is a significant public health risk.
    • The findings support the recommendation to restrict the sale of unpasteurised milk.
    • Ensuring adequate pasteurisation of all milk supplies is crucial for preventing C. jejuni outbreaks.