A5003771903- Legionella and Acanthamoeba research
- Travel-related health issues
- Vibrio bacteria research studies
- Influenza Virus Research Studies
- Yersinia bacterium, plague, ectoparasites research
- Respiratory viral infections research
- Parasitic Infections and Diagnostics
- Infections and bacterial resistance
- Toxoplasma gondii Research Studies
- Indoor Air Quality and Microbial Exposure
- Antifungal resistance and susceptibility
- Tracheal and airway disorders
- Salmonella and Campylobacter epidemiology
- Water Treatment and Disinfection
- Malaria Research and Control
- Data-Driven Disease Surveillance
- Metastasis and carcinoma case studies
- Viral gastroenteritis research and epidemiology
- Ocular Infections and Treatments
- Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology
- Hemophilia Treatment and Research
- Environmental Policies and Emissions
- Epigenetics and DNA Methylation
- Pancreatitis Pathology and Treatment
- Marine Toxins and Detection Methods
Center for Infection and Immunity of Lille
2025
Institut Pasteur de Lille
2025
Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique
2025
Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Lille
2025
Inserm
2025
Jawaharlal Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education and Research
2023
Centre Hospitalier de Tourcoing
2014
Public Health Laboratory
1996-2005
Health Protection Agency
2003
In February 1989 the largest reported outbreak to date in United Kingdom of Salmonella enteritidis phage type 4 (PT4) infection occurred following a wedding reception at hotel. One hundred and seventy-three people met case definition illness whom 118 had organism isolated from their stools. A further 17 were found be S. PT4 positive, but asymptomatic. Lightly-cooked, egg-based sauces epidemiologically proven vehicles infection. Investigations showed this first implicate imported European...
An outbreak of cryptosporidiosis occurred in the Isle Thanet during December 1990 and January 1991. A total 47 cases ranging age from 2 months to 85 years were identified residents Margate, Broadstairs Ramsgate areas, with dates onset illness 3 14 January. case-control study demonstrated a strong statistical association between consumption unboiled tap water particular source, evidence dose-response relationship. Although no cryptosporidial oocysts samples untreated or treated taken...
SUMMARY Eight cases of Legionnaires' disease were identified among the 215 German passengers after a cruise to Nordic Sea in August 2003. An unmatched case-control study was conducted identify risk factors and source infection. In total, eight fulfilled case definition, one these died. Forty-two served as controls. The attack rate 4%. mean age 60 years for 62 Prolonged exposure spa pool seemed be factor infection (OR 4·85, P =0·09). Legionella pneumophila serogroup 1, monoclonal antibody...
Calls to a UK national telephone health helpline (NHS Direct) have been used for syndromic surveillance, aiming provide early warning of rises in community morbidity. We investigated whether self-sampling by NHS Direct callers could viable samples influenza culture. recruited 294 and sent them kits. Callers were asked take swab from each nostril post the laboratory. Forty-two per cent returned, 16.2% positive on PCR (16 A(H3N2), three A (H1N1), four B) eight RSV (5.6%). The mean time between...
In 1988, there were two outbreaks of legionellosis in Bolton Health District. Altogether 37 cases Legionnaires' disease and 23 non-pneumonic identified. Twenty-five patients with associated an engineering plant, 4 town centre, 8 both the plant centre. Twenty-two people linked one A case-control study carried out among employees 109 control subjects at showed that infection was 15 cooling towers on site. Legionella pneumophila indistinguishable by serological genetic typing methods isolated...
During influenza epidemics, school-aged children are amongst the first affected patients. They frequently then spread virus within their families. Recognising activity in schools may therefore be an important indicator of early wider community. 2005/06, B was associated with high levels morbidity school-children and over 600 outbreaks were reported to Health Protection Agency by local Units. While it is not possible directly monitor schools, feasibility validity using sentinel school...
Wet cooling systems are often associated with large outbreaks of Legionnaires' disease. Several European countries have legislation for registering such systems. The authors aimed to obtain an overview the situation in Europe. A questionnaire survey was sent 35 that collaborate Working Group Legionella Infections. In two it passed a regional level (to three regions both Belgium and United Kingdom), so 39 or were survey; 37 responded. Nine stated having registration wet Separate exists at all...
The European Working Group for Legionella Infections (EWGLI) was set up in 1986 and introduced the Surveillance Scheme Travel Associated Legionnaires’ Disease 1987. microbiologists working reference laborat-ories epidemiolog
The aim of this study was to compare the incidence community-acquired Legionnaires' Disease in Nottingham with England and Wales explore reasons for any difference observed. Based on data from National Surveillance Scheme (1980-1999), rate infection 1.3 per million/year compared 6.6 million/ year Nottingham. Domestic water samples were obtained 41 (95%) 43 cases between 1997 2000. In 16 (39%) cases, Legionella sp. cultured significant quantities. Proximity a cooling tower examined using 1:4...
Twenty countries reported 676 cases of travel associated legionnaires' disease to the EWGLINET surveillance scheme, and 94 clusters were detected. 80.5% all diagnosed by urinary antigen test. On average there 20.5 days between onset report cases, compared with 51.5 in 1993. Between introduction EWGLI investigation guidelines (on 1st July 2002) end 2002, 37 six-week reports accepted as satisfactory on time coordinating centre. 274 sites investigated total 2002. The patterns main reporters...
Four cases of legionnaires’ disease have recently been reported in one Norwegian, Finn and two people from Sweden. These patients were all among guests staying at a hotel Patong Beach, Phuket, Thailand since 20 November 2006.
The European Surveillance Scheme for Travel Associated Legionnaires’ Disease was set up by the Working Group on Legionella Infections (EWGLI) in 1987 to identify cases of legionella infection returning travellers and detect outbreaks cl
The European Surveillance Scheme for Travel Associated Legionnaires' Disease was established in 1987 to identify clusters and outbreaks of cases the disease. Twenty-nine collaborating centres 25 countries contribute case reports a standard format