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Salmonella outbreak linked to Minced Beef of Danish origin
3 months ago •source ssi.dk
Outbreak
Aarhus, Denmark
The Statens Serum Institut in Denmark has reported an outbreak of Salmonella monophasic Typhimurium sequence type 34, with 63 confirmed cases. The outbreak, which began in April 2024, is linked to Minced beef of Danish origin. Since the start of the outbreak, 63 individuals have been infected with the same type of Salmonella. The patients, comprising 38 men and 25 women, range in age from 0 to 85 years, with a median age of 49 years. The cases are spread across the country, with the highest number of patients located in the capital.The Central Outbreak Group, which includes the Statens Serum Institut, the Danish Veterinary and Food Administration, and the DTU Food Institute, is investigating the outbreak. Through whole-genome sequencing of isolates from the patients and patient interviews, the group has identified minced beef of Danish origin as the source of infection.
The Salmonella strain involved in the outbreak is monophasic Typhimurium, sequence type 34. The bacteria isolated from the patients were found to be closely related, indicating a common source of infection.
Salmonella is a common cause of bacterial intestinal infections in Denmark, with over 2,500 different types.
In case you are experiencing Salmonella symptoms such as diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever, it is important to report it. It can help to detect & resolve outbreaks early and prevent others from being harmed, and it enables better surveillance. If symptoms persist, seek medical care.
Source: www.ssi.dk/sygdomme-beredskab-og-forskning/sygdomsudbrud/udbrud-med-salmonella-monofasisk-typhimurium-sekvenstype-34-i-danmark
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