The Surveillance of Vero Cytotoxin-Producing Escherichia coli O157 in Wales, 1990 to 1998

The Surveillance of Vero Cytotoxin-Producing Escherichia coli O157 in Wales, 1990 to 1998

Population-based surveillance for Vero cytotoxin-producing Escherichia coli (VTEC) O157 has been carried out in Wales since 1990. The annual incidence has remained stable during the 9-year period (mean: 1.6 cases per 100,000 population); the rate is highest in children younger than 5 years of age. B...

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Main Authors: Rachel M. Chalmers, Sharon M. Parry, Roland L. Salmon, Robert M.M. Smith, Geraldine A. Willshaw, Tom Cheasty
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 1999-08-01
Series:Emerging Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
England
United Kingdom
Wales
Online Access:https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/5/4/99-0422_article

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