Abstract
In April 2019, a cross-border outbreak of Yersinia entercolitica O3 was identified in Sweden and Denmark and confirmed using whole genome sequencing. Close cross-border collaboration with representatives from human and food authorities helped direct resources and investigations. Combined epidemiological and trace-back investigations pointed to imported fresh spinach as the outbreak vehicle and highlight that other vehicles of Y. enterocolitica outbreaks than pork should be considered.
Original language | English |
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Journal | Eurosurveillance |
Volume | 24 |
Issue number | 24 |
Pages (from-to) | 1900368 |
Number of pages | 1 |
ISSN | 1560-7917 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1-Jun-2019 |
Keywords
- Adolescent
- Adult
- Aged
- Case-Control Studies
- Child
- Preschool
- Denmark
- Disease Outbreaks
- Emigration and Immigration
- Epidemiology
- Female
- Humans
- Intersectoral Collaboration
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Spinacia oleracea
- Sweden
- WGS
- Whole Genome Sequencing
- Yersinia enterocolitica
- Yersinia Infections
- Young Adult