Outbreak of multiple strains of non-O157 Shiga toxin-producing and enteropathogenic associated with rocket salad, Finland, autumn 2016.

Unlabelled: In August 2016, an outbreak of Shiga toxin-producing (STEC) and enteropathogenic (EPEC) with 237 cases occurred in the Helsinki metropolitan area, Finland. Gastroenteritis cases were reported at 11 events served by one catering company. Microbiological and epidemiological investigations suggested rocket salad as the cause of the outbreak.

Triclosan-containing sutures versus ordinary sutures for reducing surgical site infections in children: a double-blind, randomised controlled trial.

Background: Surgical site infections (SSIs) are a pervasive problem in surgery. Sutures coated or impregnated with triclosan might reduce the occurrence of SSIs, but evidence of their efficacy is limited, especially in children.

Methods: We designed a randomised, double-blind, controlled trial in patients who underwent elective or daytime emergency surgery at Oulu University Hospital (Oulu, Finland).

Safety of alcohol hand gel use among children and personnel at a child day care center.

Background: Alcohol hand gels (AHG) have been used by children in child day care centers (CDCCs) to prevent the transmission of microbes. Because parents and personnel have been concerned about the safety of AHGs, we conducted a trial to assess this.

Methods: A total of 82 children age 3.