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An outbreak of an unusual strain of Listeria monocytogenes infection in North-East Scotland.
Journal of infection and public health - 1 Jan 2000
Okpo Emmanuel, Leith Jayne, Smith-Palmer Alison, Bell John, Parks Duncan, Browning Fiona, Byers Lynn, Corrigan Helen, Webster Diana, Karcher Anne M, Murray Andrew, Storey Tom
Abstract excerpt
Listeria monocytogenes infection is an important cause of illness and hospitalization in vulnerable individuals. In the present study, we describe a community outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes in the North-East region of Scotland, which was epidemiologically, environmentally and microbiologically linked to a local meat product and ready-to-eat product manufacturer. Infected individuals were interviewed, and an...
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