- Hepatitis Viruses Studies and Epidemiology
- Viral gastroenteritis research and epidemiology
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Animal Disease Management and Epidemiology
- Yersinia bacterium, plague, ectoparasites research
- Primary Care and Health Outcomes
- Misinformation and Its Impacts
- COVID-19 epidemiological studies
- Healthcare Systems and Technology
- Bacillus and Francisella bacterial research
- Veterinary medicine and infectious diseases
- Infection Control and Ventilation
- Zoonotic diseases and public health
- Patient Satisfaction in Healthcare
European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control
2014-2021
Norwegian Institute of Public Health
2014-2016
Servicio Gallego de Salud
2012
Hospital Montecelo
2012
In May 2014, a cluster of Yersinia enterocolitica (YE) O9 infections was reported from military base in northern Norway. Concurrently, an increase YE civilians observed the Norwegian Surveillance System for Communicable Diseases. We investigated to ascertain extent outbreak and identify source order implement control measures. A case defined as person with laboratory-confirmed infection multilocus variable-number tandem repeat analysis (MLVA)-profile (5-6-9-8-9-9). conducted case–control...
On 7 March 2014, an increase in hepatitis A virus (HAV) infections was identified Norway. As of 12 April, 19 cases HAV infection with a strain identical to ongoing European outbreak have been identified. Six probable are currently under investigation. 11 frozen berry mix cake imported from another country found as the likely source outbreak; importer has withdrawn product
SUMMARY In November 2013, the Norwegian Institute of Public Health was notified a gastroenteritis outbreak following two meetings held at conference centre. Identical food and beverages were served during meetings. We investigated in order to identify vehicle infection implement control measures. Meeting participants completed an online questionnaire on consumption foods beverages. asked symptomatic provide stool sample. defined case as diarrhoea and/or vomiting participant who became ill...
Abstract Europe is in the midst of a COVID-19 epidemic and number non-pharmaceutical public health social measures have been implemented, order to contain transmission severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2. These are fundamental elements approach controlling but proven not be sufficiently effective. Therefore, European Centre for Disease Prevention Control has conducted an assessment research gaps that can help inform policy decisions regarding response. We identified area...