Kapperud G, Lassen J, Aasen S, Gustavsen S, Hellesnes I
Tidsskr Nor Laegeforen. 1989 Jun 30;109(19-21):1982-5.
The article describes a nationwide outbreak of Salmonella typhimurium infection in 1987 caused by contaminated chocolate products from one particular factory. A total of 349 bacteriologically verified cases were recorded. It was estimated, however, that 20,000-40,000 persons became ill during the outbreak. We describe the epidemiological and bacteriological investigations which led to identification of the source of infection, and discuss two epidemiological models for investigation of food-borne outbreaks. The article emphasizes the importance of collaboration between the community health service and the local food inspection laboratories during investigation of foodborne outbreaks.
本文描述了1987年由一家特定工厂受污染的巧克力产品引发的全国性鼠伤寒沙门氏菌感染疫情。共记录了349例经细菌学证实的病例。然而，据估计，在疫情爆发期间有2万至4万人患病。我们描述了导致确定感染源的流行病学和细菌学调查，并讨论了两种用于调查食源性疫情的流行病学模型。本文强调了社区卫生服务机构与当地食品检验实验室在调查食源性疫情期间合作的重要性。
