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The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) has announced a multi-country Shigella sonnei outbreak involving the United States and many countries in the European Union/European Economic Area (EU/EEA). The outbreak began in September 2022 and has continued to evolve rapidly during November and December 2022.... See More
As of February 16th, 2023, 10 EU/EEA countries and the UK reported and the US reported 221 confirmed Shigella sonnei infections and 37 possible cases linked to travel to Cape Verde, in the image below you can find more details. While the exact source of the outbreak has not been identified, investigations are ongoing in Cabo Verde. It is believed that the infection was spread through food, including through infected food handlers, as well as through person-to-person contact.
The strain of Shigella involved in the outbreak is resistant to trimethoprim and streptomycin, and in some cases, multidrug resistance has been detected. Many cases have been linked to all-inclusive hotels located in the region of Santa Maria on the island of Sal. The most recent cases were reported in Sweden on 19 January 2023.
In response to the outbreak, ECDC is urging public health authorities in the EU/EEA to increase awareness among healthcare professionals and is working with the World Health Organization to support investigations in Cabo Verde. To prevent further spread of the infection, ECDC is recommending that people practice good handwashing with soap and water and take additional care with food and drink when traveling abroad. People with shigellosis should not attend school, handle food, or provide care for children or patients while ill.
In case you are experiencing Shigellosis symptoms such as watery diarrhea (often bloody), vomiting; stomach pain; 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.
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The CDC, public health and regulatory officials in several states, and the FDA are investigating a multistate outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes infections. A specific food item has not yet been identified as the source of this outbreak.
As of February 14, 2023, a total of 11 people... See More infected with the outbreak strain of Listeria have been reported from 10 states (AR, CA, CO, MI, MO, NC, NY, PA, SD and WA). 10 people were hospitalized and no deaths were reported. Sick people’s samples were collected from July 3, 2018, to January 31, 2023.
Public health officials are interviewing people in this outbreak to find out what foods they ate before getting sick.
According to CDC, Listeria is especially harmful if you are pregnant, aged 65 or older, or have a weakened immune system due to certain medical conditions or treatments. Other people can be infected with Listeria, but they rarely become seriously ill.
In case you are experiencing Listeria monocytogenes symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhea, 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.
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I am CERTAIN I got food poisoning three days ago from SeaPak brand frozen popcorn shrimp from Walmart. I have returned the remainder for a refund. Given the timeline, there is no other food I consumed that could have caused my illness.
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anonymous13329
I had horrible food poisoning with extreme dizziness. I guess now i know what I had.
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I am now wondering if I had Listeria infection this past weekend - I had all those symptoms ! What is the best way to report?
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If you just pay attention to the way workers stock shelves you'll get sick to your stomach just seeing it. Watch when you're in grocery stores and fast food places... you'll see people taking food off the shelves, placing them on the floor where people walk with filthy shoes from parking lots to bathrooms and gas stations, so they can stock the newest expiration date items in the back / underneath the older. That food which touched the floor now compromises the newer foods that were stocked and the cycle continues with the next batch of food. And that is only what we can see. Its disgusting and no one cares. If we complain then we are the problem.
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anonymous13395
How is this helpful?? There's a listeria outbreak anywhere from WA to NY but you have no idea what it is...????
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By sharing this information, we hope to encourage anyone who has been diagnosed with Listeria to come forward, they may be able to assist investigators in identifying the contaminated product. This can enable the prompt removal of the product from store shelves and a warning to consumers who may have purchased it, ultimately reducing the risk of harm to others.
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Both of my sons randomly started to vomit tonight and the ONLY thing they had in common were grapes bought from Stater Bros.
On Tuesday, the Foot of the Walk pub in Leith, Edinburgh, closed its doors due to a suspected norovirus outbreak. Reports claim that some customers and staff have reported feeling unwell and the pub's parent company, JD Wetherspoon, has taken action in response. The company has called... See More in a specialist cleaning agency to deep clean the pub and it is expected to reopen on February 15.
No confirmation has been made yet on the number of people who are or have been affected by the suspected norovirus outbreak. However, JD Wetherspoon has released a statement confirming “some customers and staff” have reported feeling unwell.
The Foot of the Walk pub is just one of many pubs and restaurants in the JD Wetherspoon chain. The pub chain is known for its large selection of food and drinks, and is a popular destination for patrons.
Norovirus is very contagious and is easily transmitted from person to person most through the oral/fecal route. Considering that hand sanitizer does NOT work against this virus, it is important to wash your hands with soap frequently. Use bleach to clean and disinfect surfaces. If symptoms persist, seek medical care.
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Increase of norovirus cases in the United States
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A new report from the CDC is warning that parts of the US are being hit hard by the norovirus outbreak in 2023. The Midwest region has the highest testing positivity rate of 19.48%, already surpassing the previous year's high of 16.12%. Norovirus, commonly referred to as... See More the "stomach flu", is a highly contagious gastrointestinal illness causing days of nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and fever, and in some cases, severe dehydration and even death.
Between August 1, 2022, and January 8, 2023, the CDC reported 225 norovirus outbreaks, a 30% increase from last year's log of 172 during the same period. The West region is also seeing an early-season spike with a positive test rate of 13.42%, putting it just a few cases away from beating last year's high of 13.49%. The Southern and Northeastern regions are on par with 2022 and the CDC is expecting the current trends to remain within the expected range.
To prevent transmission of norovirus, the CDC recommends following good handwashing and hygiene practices. People who are already sick should focus on replenishing fluids, drinking water or electrolyte beverages, and eating bland foods when possible. Anti-nausea and fever-reducing medications may also provide relief.
Norovirus is very contagious and is easily transmitted from person to person most through the oral/fecal route. Considering that hand sanitizer does NOT work against this virus, it is important to wash your hands with soap frequently. Use bleach to clean and disinfect surfaces.
In case you experience vomiting, diarrhea, and nausea, report it now. 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.
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The Southern Nevada Health District is investigating a Norovirus outbreak linked to the Wayne Tanaka Elementary School in Las Vegas on Jan. 27, 2023. To date, a total of 71 confirmed and probable cases of norovirus are associated with this outbreak. 2 cases were confirmed through laboratory... See More testing, and 69 cases identified through interviews met the criteria to be considered probable cases.
The source of the outbreak has yet to be determined, though the virus is known to spread through direct contact with an infected person, by consuming contaminated food or water, or by touching contaminated surfaces and then putting unwashed hands in their mouths.
The Health District continues to recommend preventive measures to mitigate the spread of this virus. Norovirus is very contagious and is easily transmitted from person to person most through the oral/fecal route. Considering that hand sanitizer does NOT work against this virus, it is important to wash your hands with soap frequently. Use bleach to clean and disinfect surfaces.
In case you experience vomiting, diarrhea, and nausea, report it now. 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.
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The UKHSA data released shows a sharp increase in reports of confirmed cases of norovirus in England.
National surveillance data shows laboratory reports of the virus in England are 66 % higher than the average at this time of year. The biggest increase in laboratory-confirmed norovirus has... See More been seen in the group of those aged 65 years and over. While high numbers of cases in this age group is expected at this time of year, these levels haven’t been seen in over a decade.
Norovirus laboratory reports during weeks 3 and 4 (527 laboratory reports) were 66% higher than the 5-season average (318 laboratory reports) for the same 2 week period.
The number of outbreaks caused by norovirus has increased in hospitals, schools, and care homes, with the majority of outbreaks reported in care home settings.
In response to the increase in cases, UKHSA is reminding the public of the actions that they can take to reduce the spread of norovirus.
Norovirus is very contagious and is easily transmitted from person to person most through the oral/fecal route. Considering that hand sanitizer does NOT work against this virus, it is important to wash your hands with soap frequently. Use bleach to clean and disinfect surfaces. If symptoms persist, seek medical care.
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A potential norovirus outbreak is linked to the St. Michaels Catholic School located at 11311 Hubbard, Livonia, MI 48150, United States.
According to the news, a large number of students and staff members started to report symptoms on Monday, February 6th. After consulting with various authorities, including... See More the Wayne County Health Department and local officials, the school made the difficult decision to close until February 14th.
The cause of the outbreak is still under investigation, but the school has instructed parents to keep their children home if they display any symptoms, and to inform the school if they have been in contact with anyone who is experiencing them.
Norovirus is very contagious and is easily transmitted from person to person most through the oral/fecal route. Considering that hand sanitizer does NOT work against this virus, it is important to wash your hands with soap frequently. Use bleach to clean and disinfect surfaces. If symptoms persist, seek medical care.
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A new health update has been released regarding cases of acute diarrhea in Berazategui. The first three weeks of January 2023 saw 4 adults hospitalized for the illness, leading to a study on the suspicion of an outbreak of food origin. After analyzing relevant samples, it has... See More been confirmed that two of the reported cases had a common history of consuming meat and derivatives from the same butcher shop. Unfortunately, two people have died due to the acute diarrhea cases and one is still hospitalized. The other case has been discharged.
The National Food Institute (INAL) of the National Administration of Medicines, Food and Medical Technology (ANMAT) seized the food from the identified butcher’s shop and the distributor transport (offal) and analyzed the samples, reporting the absence of Salmonella and Escherichia coli.
It was also confirmed last week that two of the cases had leptospirosis. These cases included a 48-year-old male who died on 1/12 and a 36-year-old male who died on 1/17. The other two cases included a 40-year-old man who was discharged on 1/30 with good development and a 47-year-old male who was admitted to hospital with septic shock on 1/20, who presented a good evolution, also confirmed to have leptospirosis. The two people who died have been confirmed to have Salmonella and Shigella in their fecal matter, with no pathogenic bacteria isolated in the fecal matter of the other two cases.
In the homes of the two cases diagnosed with leptospirosis, rodent control was carried out through the placement of rodent baits at strategic points in the house and home, and serological analyzes were also performed on 3 dogs belonging to the household.
In case you experience vomiting, diarrhea, and nausea, report it now. 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.
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A salmonella outbreak in Madrid, Spain has caused 106 people to fall ill and 14 of them to be hospitalized. The outbreak was traced to Casa Dani, a restaurant located in the Salamanca neighborhood of Madrid. On January 30, the restaurant was temporarily closed by health authorities... See More after three separate outbreaks of salmonellosis were linked to the consumption of its famous tortilla de patatas dish.
The General Directorate of Public Health of the Community of Madrid is currently investigating the source of the outbreak. The Casa Dani restaurant remains closed while the investigation continues and health authorities are warning Spaniards to take caution when preparing tortilla de patatas.
Salmonella is an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis, and arthritis.
In case you are experiencing Salmonella symptoms, 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.
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The Southern Nevada Health District (SNHD) is investigating the cause of the gastrointestinal illnesses reported by more than 130 students at Wayne N. Tanaka Elementary School in Las Vegas on Jan. 27.
According to the news, a spokesperson for the SNHD said “during a foodborne illness outbreak,... See More people are interviewed about what they ate before they got sick when possible food contamination is confirmed using epidemiological and laboratory information," adding, “Gastrointestinal illnesses can have many causes.”
The school sent out an email to parents on Monday informing them of the SNHD’s investigation and warned sick people not to prepare food or care for others.
In case you experience vomiting, diarrhea, and nausea, report it now. 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.
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