A cluster of Listeria monocytogenes infections in hospitalised adults, Midlands, England, February 2011
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A cluster of Listeria monocytogenes infections in hospitalised adults, Midlands, England, February 2011.
Hospital-acquired listeriosis cases are not commonly reported but remain a significant public health problem. We report on three cases in patients with underlying conditions occurring during one week in February 2011. The cases had common exposure to pre-packed sandwiches and salads manufactured in compliance with regulations. Breaches in cold chain and shelf life controls at hospital level wer...
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عنوان ژورنال: Eurosurveillance
سال: 2011
ISSN: 1560-7917
DOI: 10.2807/ese.16.20.19869-en