Scientists have assessed the leading causes of Listeria infections in the Netherlands.

Most listeriosis cases are estimated to be of cattle origin. Other important sources are chicken and seafood. Consumption of steak tartare and smoked salmon are the main exposures.

A source attribution analysis of Listeria monocytogenes was performed. Isolates

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Events in life often come to describe essential eras. Our grandparents had the Great Depression. We had had the Vietnam era. And so on.

I am hoping this time, it will not end up being known for its respiratory diseases. The Covid-19 pandemic gave us quite enough

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Canadian officials report that an outbreak of Salmonella infections in people has been traced to raw pet food and possibly contact with cattle.

The Public Health Agency of Canada just released information about the outbreak, which began in July 2020. Since then, 40 people have been confirmed to be infected

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Researchers have looked into possible reasons for Scotland recording more E. coli O157 infections than England and Wales.

Based on yearly reports from public health agencies, the rate of clinical E. coli O157 infection is higher in Scotland.

Results from national cattle surveys in Scotland, England, and Wales in 2014 and 2015

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