Waterborne Campylobacter in Sweden: The cost of an outbreak

被引:26
作者
Andersson, Y [1 ]
deJong, B [1 ]
Studahl, A [1 ]
机构
[1] BORAS LASARETT,SMITTSKYDDSENHETEN,S-50182 BORAS,SWEDEN
关键词
Campylobacter; tap water; waterborne outbreaks; cost;
D O I
10.1016/S0273-1223(97)00227-8
中图分类号
X [环境科学、安全科学];
学科分类号
08 ; 0830 ;
摘要
Outbreaks of waterborne disease happen in Sweden, as in most other countries; During the period 1980-1995, a total of 90 outbreaks were reported, involving about 50,000 sick people and two deaths. About 80% of the outbreaks are caused by unknown agents but Campylobacter is the most common agent. Between 1980 and 1995, 11 campylobacteriosis outbreaks were reported, three of which had 1,000->3,000 sick people involved. These waterborne outbreaks cost society, the water-treatment plant involved and the sick person a lot of money. A waterborne outbreak also raises the question whether people can have confidence in the community tap water. (C) 1997 IAWQ. Published by Elsevier Science Ltd.
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页码:11 / 14
页数:4
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