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- Title
Human Vero cytotoxigenic Escherichia coli (VTEC) O157 infection linked to birds.
- Authors
O. O. EJIDOKUN; A. WALSH; J. BARNETT; Y. HOPE; S. ELLIS; M. W. SHARP; G. A. PAIBA; M. LOGAN; G. A. WILLSHAW; T. CHEASTY
- Abstract
Vero cytotoxin-producing Escherichia coli O157 (VTEC O157) infections are a threat to public health. VTEC O157 has been isolated from gulls but evidence of transmission to humans from birds has not been reported. We recount an incident of VTEC O157 infection affecting two sibling children who had no direct contact with farm animals. An outbreak control team was convened to investigate the source of infection, its likely mode of transmission, and to advise on control measures. Human and veterinary samples were examined and the human isolates were found to be identical to an isolate from a sample of bird (rook) faeces. Cattle, rabbit and environmental samples were negative. This report provides evidence that birds may act as intermediaries for human infection with VTEC O157.
- Publication
Epidemiology & Infection, 2006, Vol 134, Issue 2, p421
- ISSN
0950-2688
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1017/s0950268805004917