Foodborne disease in the new millennium: Out of the frying pan and into the fire?

Gillian V. Hall*, Rennie M. D'Souza, Martyn D. Kirk

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    Abstract

    About four million cases of foodborne infectious disease occur annually in Australia; new foodborne pathogens, such as enterohaemorrhagic Escherichia coli, are emerging. Climate change, combined with changes in how we produce and distribute food and how we behave as consumers, have the potential to affect foodborne disease in the coming century. Foodborne disease outbreaks are now more far-reaching (and sometimes global) due to modern mass food production and widespread food distribution. There are strong seasonal patterns for Salmonella and Campylobacter infection in Australia. Global warming may increase the incidence of infections, such as salmonellosis, and diseases caused by toxins, such as ciguatera.

    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)614-618
    Number of pages5
    JournalMedical Journal of Australia
    Volume177
    Issue number11-12
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2 Dec 2002

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