A rise in the number of people getting sick from Campylobacter has been reported in recent weeks in Sweden. Since the end of July up to this past week, the number of people infected with Campylobacter has been between 160 and 200 per week.
The spike in human cases was
Continue Reading Campylobacter infections increasing in Sweden; chicken likely source
The number of foodborne infections decreased in Sweden in 2020, according to a report on the surveillance of infectious diseases in animals and humans.
Reports of Campylobacter, cryptosporidium, E. coli, Listeria, Salmonella and Yersinia infections all declined in the past year with at least some of the drop attributed to
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Public health officials in Sweden have closed an investigation into a spike in Campylobacter infections linked to chickens raised for meat production after levels returned to normal.
There had been a rise in Campylobacter infections linked to Swedish broilers since August. There was a temporary decline in September before cases
Continue Reading Sweden declares end to Campylobacter outbreak; 100s were sickened
Sweden is once again battling a rise in the number of Campylobacter infections after a temporary decline. A common source related to chicken has been identified.
Since August, the number of people who have contracted campylobacteriosis has been unexpectedly high. The increase in disease was preceded by a greater proportion
Continue Reading Sweden hit again by increase in Campylobacter
Public health officials in Sweden have noted an increase in the number of people falling ill with Campylobacter infections this month.
The rise coincides with an increase in Campylobacter in broiler flocks since the end of July, according to Folkhalsomyndigheten (Public Health Agency of Sweden).
This agency, regional infection control
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