Foodborne Illness Outbreak Investigation in a High-Profile Sports Club.

A foodborne illness outbreak involving an elite sports team was investigated by a public health unit in Sydney, Australia. An epidemiological association was established between gastrointestinal illness and the consumption of food supplied by an external caterer, with a lamb meal most strongly associated with illness. Genetically identical Salmonella isolates were identified from clinical specimens, residual food items, and an environmental swab taken from the catering premises.

Health Related Quality of Life and support needs for sub-arachnoid haemorrhage survivors in New South Wales Australia.

Background: Subarachnoid haemorrhage (SAH) is commonly a devastating injury with long lasting physical and psychosocial consequences for survivors. Support after hospital discharge through chronic care services for this patient group is limited. This study aimed to measure Health Related Quality of Life (HRQoL) and needs of survivors after discharge from hospital.