Shigella and norovirus increased but Listeria, Hepatitis A and E declined last year, according to gastrointestinal surveillance reports published by Health Protection Scotland (HPS).
In 2018, there were 115 reports of Shigella infections in Scotland.
Continue Reading Mixed picture for foodborne illnesses in Scotland
Campylobacter increased but Salmonella decreased in 2018, according to figures from Health Protection Scotland (HPS).
A total of 6,096 laboratory reports of Campylobacter were received by HPS last year, which was an increase of 301
Continue Reading Scotland reports Campylobacter infections up, Salmonella cases down
Scotland has updated guidance for the public health management of E. coli O157 and other Shiga toxin-producing (STEC) infections.
The Scottish Health Protection Network (SHPN) document replaces the 2013 guidance. It is designed to help
Continue Reading Scottish E. coli guidance updated
Authorities in England and Scotland are investigating almost 300 cases and one death of Salmonella Typhimurium linked to lamb and mutton.
An increase in cases of this particular strain type was identified in July 2017.
Continue Reading Almost 300 sick and one dead due to Salmonella in UK
The number of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) cases in Scotland decreased slightly in 2017 but remains high compared to other UK countries, according to Health Protection Scotland.
A total of 167 cases of E.
Continue Reading Scottish STEC cases decline but rates still high
The events that led to the death of a Scottish child, who was among 20 people infected with E. coli O157 (VTEC), began with the July 29 “precautionary recall” of two batches of Dunsyre Blue
Continue Reading Scottish child dead; controversy plagues E. coli investigation
