Campylobacter infection has one of the highest rates of all the notifiable diseases in Australia, with a peak in children aged 0-35 months. A matched case-control study was conducted to investigate risk factors for campylobacter infection for children in this age group. Eighty-one cases and 144 controls were enrolled in the study that was conducted between 24 January 1996 and 21 January 1997. T...

INTRODUCTION In December 2001, an outbreak of foodborne gastroenteritis infected 114 of 161 people who ate at a restaurant in Aracaju, State of Sergipe, Brazil. METHODS The epidemiological and microbiological aspects of the outbreak were characterized. RESULTS Potato salad made with homemade mayonnaise and stored at unsuitable temperatures was associated with increased risk of foodborne inf...

As a finale to the 1 982-83 session of the Society and to celebrate the centenary of the Journal, a dinner was held. The President, Mr. H. K. Bourns and his wife received the 78 members and guests in the Red Lodge, Park Row, Bristol accompanied by the Guests of Honour, Professor Sir James Fraser Bt., President of the Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh, and Lady Maureen Fraser. After a short r...

Predatory coccinellid, Cryptolaemus montrouzieri Mulsant is an important biological agent in citrus orchards. The effect of six treatments included: two types mineral oils, EC and mayonnaise at the concentration 15 ml/L, buprofezin 0.75 buprofezin+EC oil 0.5+5 insecticidal soap palizin 2.5 water as control were investigated on functional numerical responses C. under laboratory conditions. exper...