The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has provided more details about Campylobacter and Salmonella infections in 2023.
The number of reported Campylobacter cases in England rose from 54,884 in 2022 to 60,014 in 2023. More recent data shows a further increase to more than 70,300 in 2024.
In 2023, the
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England saw an increase in Campylobacter and Salmonella reports from 2022 to 2024, according to recently released information.
The data comes from the UK Health Security Agency’s (UKHSA) first annual report summarizing infectious disease trends.
Between 2022 and 2024, there was an increase in Campylobacter laboratory reports, with the rate
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More than 50 people fell ill across the United Kingdom as part of a Salmonella outbreak in 2024.
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) investigated a cluster of Salmonella Blockley infections identified through the analysis of whole genome sequencing (WGS) data.
An Incident Management Team including Public Health Scotland, Public
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Health officials in the United Kingdom are investigating a fatal Listeria outbreak linked to desserts supplied to the National Health Service.
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and Food Standards Agency (FSA) are investigating five cases of Listeria monocytogenes. Patients were identified from May to December 2024 with two in
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The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is looking into the potential of using artificial intelligence (AI) to help detect and investigate foodborne illness outbreaks.
UKHSA experts assessed different types of AI for their ability to detect and classify text in online restaurant reviews, which could be used to identify and potentially target
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Only two people reported eating raw milk cheese in the initial stages of an E. coli outbreak investigation that was later traced to such a product. It is unclear whether this was because of poor recall or because people were unaware they had consumed unpasteurized cheese.
In November 2023, a
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Scientists have identified the most influential weather factors and combinations associated with an increase in Salmonella infections.
The study, led by a team of researchers at Surrey’s School of Veterinary Medicine, investigated the impact of different weather factors on the transmission of Salmonella. Their work was supported by animal health
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Researchers have detailed the first E. coli O103 outbreak in England traced to raw milk cheese.
In June 2022, routine microbiological surveillance at the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) identified 12 Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) O103:H2 cases.
People fell ill between May and June 2022. Seven cases were female
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Scientists have detailed the process of linking a major E. coli outbreak in the United Kingdom to lettuce.
In May 2024, public health agencies and laboratories identified an increase in stool specimens submissions and patients testing positive for Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC). Whole genome sequencing (WGS) identified serotype O145:H28
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Suspected or confirmed cases of Norovirus and Yersinia will soon have to be reported to government health officials by laboratories in England.
The move is part of a decision to amend the Health Protection (Notification) Regulations 2010.
Subject to parliamentary approval, the updated legislation will come into force in April
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