1. Outbreak of Salmonella enteritidis B in a family in southern Taiwan.
- Author
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Chen YS, Chen JK, Tsai HC, Liu YC, Wann SR, Wann SR, Lee SJ, Wang YH, Mai MH, Sy CL, Li YL, Chao PJ, Wu KS, and Chen KM
- Subjects
- Adult, Age Factors, Child, Preschool, Family, Female, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Risk Factors, Salmonella Infections microbiology, Taiwan epidemiology, Disease Outbreaks, Salmonella Infections epidemiology, Salmonella enteritidis
- Abstract
Background and Purpose: This study describes a Salmonella outbreak in a 9-member family in Southern Taiwan, and emphasizes the risk of Salmonella infection in extreme age., Methods: Salmonella infection was identified by blood culture, stool swab, and Widal test. A questionnaire was designed for the family to ascertain the underlying disease, symptoms, and history of untreated water and food exposure., Results: Of 9 members in the family, 4 had symptoms of fever, abdominal pain, and watery diarrhea. There was a relationship between Salmonella infection and age, and associated symptoms included fever, nausea, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and weakness., Conclusions: Salmonella infection tends to occur more frequently in very young or very old people, especially elderly patients with chronic pre-existing comorbidities. Therefore, age is a significant risk factor for this symptomatic disease.
- Published
- 2009