Outbreaks of diarrhea and foodborne intoxications in Costa Rica, 2005
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diarrhea, diarrhea, alimentary intoxications, alimentary intoxicationsAbstract
Justification and objective: Food borne diseases including diarrhea and food poisoning represent one of the major public health problems worldwide, since they cause high morbidity and mortality, generate great health service and economic losses, law suits and consumer distrust. This study analyze information available in the Bacteriology National Reference Center from INCIENSA, regarding diarrhea and food poisoning outbreaks that took place in the year 2005, where clinical and/or food samples were sent to INCIENSA in order to identify the agents and vehicles associated with the infections.
Materials and methods: A descriptive analysis of the laboratory and epidemiological data concerning the 2005 foodborne intoxications and diarrheal outbreaks was performed.
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