Publications by authors named "T L M Worgan"
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- In October 2006, a multi-state outbreak of Salmonella enterica serovar Saintpaul occurred in Australia, linked to cantaloupe consumption, with a case-control study revealing a strong association (adjusted OR 23.9).
- The outbreak strain was identified through fecal samples and was found on the skin of cantaloupes from a specific retailer, but the exact source of contamination was not determined.
- Investigations detected multiple Salmonella species in environmental samples from farms and packing plants, highlighting the need for improved cantaloupe production practices and public health regulations.
Norovirus is a common cause of gastroenteritis outbreaks associated with raw shellfish consumption. In Australia there have been several reports of norovirus outbreaks associated with oysters despite the application of regulatory measures recommended by Food Standards Australia New Zealand. This study describes an outbreak of norovirus gastroenteritis following the consumption of New South Wales oysters.
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