Salmonella was responsible for more than half of all foodborne outbreaks in Australia in 2017, according to recently released figures.
A total of 179 foodborne outbreaks were reported in 2017. They affected 2,130 people
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Six people in Australia were part of a hepatitis A outbreak this past year after eating dates from Jordan, according to a study.
Researchers said it was the first known hepatitis A outbreak in the
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Researchers have called for more focus on Vibrio infections in Australia because of the potential impact of climate factors and a growing industry.
Australia currently produces almost 8,900 tons of oysters per year with expanded
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A decline in Salmonella across Australia in 2020 has been linked to actions to tackle COVID-19, according to a study.
Researchers compared Salmonella rates in 2020 to past years and looked at the impact of
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Salmonella dominated reported outbreaks in Australia in 2016 causing several large incidents, according to a study published recently.
A total of 177 foodborne outbreaks were reported affecting 3,639 people, with at least 348 hospital admissions
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More than 450 foodborne outbreaks were reported over a three-year period in Australia, according to a new study.
The 452 confirmed and suspected foodborne outbreaks affected 7,361 people, caused 705 hospitalizations and 18 deaths from
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Record levels of Campylobacter and Salmonella have been recorded in Australia, according to the annual surveillance report of notifiable diseases for 2016.
The data comes from a study published in the most recent edition of
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An Australian state has recorded a decline in gastrointestinal diseases during the period measures were in place to control the coronavirus pandemic.
The study covered communicable disease surveillance in Central Queensland for six months after
Continue Reading COVID-19 measures see decrease in gastro diseases in parts of Australia
Diseases including foodborne infections declined after public health measures were introduced because of the coronavirus pandemic, according to a preliminary analysis in Australia.
Researchers have analyzed Nationally Notifiable Diseases Surveillance System (NNDSS) data to determine
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