Subtyping and Surveillance of Salmonellosis in Malaysia.
Subtyping and Surveillance of Salmonellosis in Malaysia.
Subtyping and Surveillance of Salmonellosis in Malaysia.
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Burden <strong>of</strong> Foodborne diseases<br />
True <strong>in</strong>cidence –difficult difficult to determ<strong>in</strong>e<br />
Passive surveillance: reported cases<br />
*67% <strong>of</strong> reported outbreaks occurred <strong>in</strong> public schools, schools,<br />
residential<br />
colleges,factories<br />
*any outbreak cases or sporadic cases <strong>in</strong>volved any any<br />
food outlets –<br />
difficult to detect<br />
Grossly underestimated<br />
A local study done <strong>in</strong> the State <strong>of</strong> Kelantan<br />
(2001) showed a higher ( 2x) estimated<br />
annual IR <strong>of</strong> typhoid cases (Wan ( Wan Mansor, Mansor,<br />
unpublished<br />
data)