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Outbreaks drive Swedish Salmonella increase

Sweden has published data on the number of people that were affected by major pathogens such as Salmonella, Campylobacter, E.…

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Science

How a small number of mutations can fuel outbreaks of western equine encephalitis virus

New research shows how small shifts in the molecular makeup of a virus can profoundly alter its fate. These shifts…

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Food & Drink

EU answers questions on mandatory use of WGS in outbreaks

The European Commission has answered several questions around new rules on the use of Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) in foodborne…

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Politics

'Like a forest fire': Where large measles outbreaks will occur, according to an epidemiologist

(NEXSTAR) – Measles, one of the most contagious viruses in the world, has been confirmed in 17 states and counting…

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Food & Drink

Trump admin delays traceability rule to contain foodborne illness outbreaks

Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: …

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Food & Drink

APHA involved in 20 E. coli and Cryptosporidium outbreaks

Seven E. coli and 13 Cryptosporidium outbreak investigations in England and Wales required APHA assistance in 2024, according to a…

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Food & Drink

Norovirus dominates in Hong Kong outbreaks

The number of foodborne illness outbreaks declined in Hong Kong in 2024 compared to the year before but there was…

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Food & Drink

Salmonella outbreaks linked to sprouted seeds sicken 500

More than 500 people have been sickened over two years in multiple European countries as part of Salmonella outbreaks linked…

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Food & Drink

EU passes regulation on use of WGS during outbreaks

The European Commission has adopted legislation requiring EU countries to do Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) during foodborne outbreaks. Member states…

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Science

System to auto-detect new variants will inform better response to future infectious disease outbreaks

Researchers have come up with a new way to identify more infectious variants of viruses or bacteria that start spreading…

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