Listeriosis in Australia - January to July 2018

Authors

  • Arpita Das University of New South Wales

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31646/gbio.9

Keywords:

Listeriosis, Outbreak, Australia, Demographics, Case Fatality rate, Prevention, Treatment

Abstract

A national outbreak of listeriosis is linked to the consumption of rockmelon (cantaloupe) originating from New South Wales and has affected other states of Australia, including Victoria, Queensland and Tasmania.The outbreak began after 10 elderly people were diagnosed with Listeriosis after consuming cantaloupe and became ill between 17 January and 9 February, 2018 .

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Published

2019-02-14

How to Cite

Das, A. (2019). Listeriosis in Australia - January to July 2018. Global Biosecurity, 1(1). https://doi.org/10.31646/gbio.9

Issue

Vol. 1 (2019)

Section

Watching Briefs

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Received 2018-11-08
Accepted 2019-01-30
Published 2019-02-14