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Foodborne salmonellosis
T M Gomez1, Y Motarjemi, S Miyagawa
1United States Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Atlanta, GA, USA.
World Health Statistics Quarterly. Rapport Trimestriel De Statistiques Sanitaires Mondiales
|January 1, 1997
Summary
Non-typhoid Salmonella infections pose a significant global public health and economic challenge. Effective control requires integrated food safety measures and robust surveillance to combat rising salmonellosis incidence.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Food Safety
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Non-typhoid Salmonella infections represent a major global public health concern and economic burden.
- Data from 1985-1995 indicate a worldwide increase in salmonellosis incidence.
- Emergence of specific strains like Salmonella enteritidis and Salmonella typhimurium DT104 may drive this rise in industrialized nations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review global trends in foodborne salmonellosis.
- To identify factors contributing to the increasing incidence of salmonellosis.
- To recommend strategies for reducing human foodborne salmonellosis.
Main Methods:
- Review of data from the WHO Global Databank on Foodborne Disease.
- Analysis of published literature on salmonellosis.
- Examination of data from the WHO Surveillance Programme in Europe (1985-1995).
Main Results:
- An apparent increase in salmonellosis incidence was observed globally between 1985 and 1995.
- Salmonella enteritidis and Salmonella typhimurium DT104 emergence is linked to increased incidence in industrialized countries.
- Comprehensive control measures across the food chain are necessary.
Conclusions:
- Reducing human foodborne salmonellosis necessitates simultaneous interventions from food production to preparation.
- Effective foodborne disease surveillance is crucial for identifying outbreaks, emerging pathogens, and evaluating control measures.
- Monitoring long-term trends is essential for assessing the impact of interventions and public health strategies.
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