A5045933384- Salmonella and Campylobacter epidemiology
- Viral gastroenteritis research and epidemiology
- Food Safety and Hygiene
- Zoonotic diseases and public health
- Clostridium difficile and Clostridium perfringens research
- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- Listeria monocytogenes in Food Safety
- Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
- Viral Infections and Outbreaks Research
- Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes
- Vibrio bacteria research studies
- COVID-19 epidemiological studies
- Public Health Policies and Education
- Fecal contamination and water quality
- Travel-related health issues
- Escherichia coli research studies
- COVID-19 and healthcare impacts
- Delphi Technique in Research
- Disaster Response and Management
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- Microscopic Colitis
- Focus Groups and Qualitative Methods
- Dengue and Mosquito Control Research
- Toxoplasma gondii Research Studies
- Global Health and Surgery
Hunter New England Local Health District
2016-2025
University of Newcastle Australia
2018-2025
Breast Cancer Network Australia
2024
Australian Government
2024
Government of Western Australia Department of Health
2024
Government of the Northern Territory
2024
World Health Organization
2022
New South Wales Department of Health
2018
Jiangsu Provincial Center for Disease Control and Prevention
2017
Public Health Agency of Canada
2005-2015
Contaminated food ingredients can affect multiple products, each distributed through various channels and consumed in settings. Beginning November 2008, we investigated a nationwide outbreak of salmonella infections.A case was defined as laboratory-confirmed infection with the strain Salmonella Typhimurium occurring between September 1, April 20, 2009. We conducted two case-control studies, product "trace-back," environmental investigations.Among 714 patients identified 46 states, 166 (23%)...
A multi-province outbreak of listeriosis occurred in Canada from June to November 2008. Fifty-seven persons were infected with 1 3 similar strains defined by pulsed-field gel electrophoresis, and 24 (42%) individuals died. Forty-one (72%) 57 residents long-term care facilities or hospital inpatients during their exposure period. Descriptive epidemiology, product traceback, detection the Listeria monocytogenes food samples plant environment confirmed delicatessen meat manufactured one...
To estimate the magnitude and distribution of self-reported, acute gastrointestinal illness in a Canadian-based population, we conducted retrospective, cross-sectional telephone survey approximately 3500 randomly selected residents city Hamilton (Ontario, Canada) from February 2001 to 2002. The observed monthly prevalence was 10% (95 % CI 9.94-10.14) incidence rate 1.3 1.1-1.4) episodes per person-year; this is within range estimates other developed countries. higher females those aged < 10...
To estimate the annual number of cases illness due to verotoxigenic Escherichia coli (VTEC), Salmonella and Campylobacter in Canadian population, using data from National Notifiable Disease registry (NND), estimates under-reporting derived several Studies on Acute Gastrointestinal Illness, literature.
Abstract Background Field Epidemiology Training Programs (FETPs) aim to develop a skilled public health workforce through applied competency-based learning. With 98 programs globally and over 20,000 graduates, these play crucial role in disease preparedness response activities around the world. Despite their importance, there have been few published evaluations. This paper presents results of consensus-building process preferred array indicators for evaluating outputs, outcomes, impacts...
In this report, we describe the methodology and results of a consultative prioritization exercise to identify national priorities key focus areas for operational research projects, be undertaken by trainees completing newly developed advanced Field Epidemiology Training Programme in Papua New Guinea (aFETPNG) 2019–2021.
In developed countries, gastrointestinal illness (GI) is typically mild and self-limiting, however, it has considerable economic impact due to high morbidity. The magnitude distribution of acute GI in British Columbia (BC), Canada was evaluated via a cross-sectional telephone survey 4,612 randomly selected residents, conducted from June 2002 2003. Respondents were asked if they had experienced vomiting or diarrhoea the 28 days prior interview. A response rate 44.3% achieved. monthly...
Under-reporting of infectious gastrointestinal illness (IGI) in British Columbia, Canada was calculated using simulation modelling, accounting for the uncertainty and variability input parameters. Factors affecting under-reporting were assessed during a cross-sectional randomized telephone survey. For every case IGI reported to province, mean 347 community cases occurred (5th 95th percentile estimates ranged from 181 611 cases, respectively). Vomiting [odds ratio (OR) 2.15, 95% confidence...
Dengue virus (DENV) infection causes 390 million infections per year and 40,000 deaths globally. It is endemic in many countries Asia, Africa, the Americas, Caribbean, Oceania. Timor-Leste year-round, but peak transmission occurs during rainy season. We briefly describe epidemiology of DENV Municipality Dili between 2018 2022. There were 6,234 cases notified, with a mean annual incidence rate 330 100,000 population. 55 (case fatality 0.9%). The (3,904 cases) occurred 2022 after an outbreak...
Objective To assess the performance of an early warning, alert and response system (EWARS) developed by World Health Organization (WHO) -EWARS in a Box -that was used to detect control disease outbreaks after Cyclone Winston caused destruction Fiji on 20 February 2016.Methods Immediately cyclone, Fiji's Ministry Medical Services, supported WHO, started implement EWARS Box, which is smartphone-based, automated, warning surveillance for rapid deployment during health emergencies.Both...
Abstract Salmonella enterica serovar Wangata ( S . Wangata) is an important cause of endemic salmonellosis in Australia, with human infections occurring from undefined sources. This investigation sought to examine possible environmental and zoonotic sources for north-eastern New South Wales (NSW), Australia. The adopted a One Health approach was comprised three complimentary components: case–control study examining risk factors; animal sampling; genomic analysis human, isolates. Forty-eight...
Lack of access to safe and secure water is an international issue recognized by the United Nations. To address this problem, One Million Cisterns Project was initiated in 2001 Brazil's semi-arid region provide a sustainable source households. The objectives study were determine 30-day period prevalence diarrhoea individuals with without cisterns symptomology, duration illness type health care sought among those diarrhoea. A subgroup analysis also conducted children less than five years old....
The Pacific region has widely dispersed populations, limited financial and human resources a high burden of disease. There is an urgent need to improve the availability, reliability timeliness useable health data.The purpose this paper share lessons learnt from three-year pilot field epidemiology training programme that was designed respond these challenges. built on further developed existing for staff.The delivered in country by epidemiologists working Public Health Surveillance Network...