Reduction in the Incidence of Invasive Listeriosis in Foodborne Diseases Active Surveillance Network Sites, 1996-2003

Voetsch, Andrew C.; Angulo, Frederick J.; Jones, Timothy F.; Moore, Matthew R.; Nadon, Céline; McCarthy, Patrick V.; Shiferaw, Beletshachew; Megginson, Melanie; Hurd, Sharon; Anderson, Bridget J.; Cronquist, Alicia; Vugia, Duc J.; Medus, Carlota; Segler, Suzanne; Graves, Lewis M.; Hoekstra, Robert M.; Griffin, Patricia M.

doi:10.1086/511006

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“…Serotypes 1/2b and 4b have been implicated in up to 80% of meningitis cases. In recent years, the incidence of invasive disease caused by L. monocytogenes has been decreasing, likely as a result of a decrease in organism contamination in ready-to-eat food (330), and is associated with a decrease in nonperinatal Listeria-associated deaths (25).…”

Section: Listeria Monocytogenesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Epidemiology, Diagnosis, and Antimicrobial Treatment of Acute Bacterial Meningitis

2010

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SUMMARY The epidemiology of bacterial meningitis has changed as a result of the widespread use of conjugate vaccines and preventive antimicrobial treatment of pregnant women. Given the significant morbidity and mortality associated with bacterial meningitis, accurate information is necessary regarding the important etiological agents and populations at risk to ascertain public health measures and ensure appropriate management. In this review, we describe the changing epidemiology of bacterial meningitis in the United States and throughout the world by reviewing the global changes in etiological agents followed by specific microorganism data on the impact of the development and widespread use of conjugate vaccines. We provide recommendations for empirical antimicrobial and adjunctive treatments for clinical subgroups and review available laboratory methods in making the etiological diagnosis of bacterial meningitis. Finally, we summarize risk factors, clinical features, and microbiological diagnostics for the specific bacteria causing this disease.

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Section: Listeria Monocytogenesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Epidemiology, Diagnosis, and Antimicrobial Treatment of Acute Bacterial Meningitis

2010

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“…Listeria monocytogenes is a rare but potentially serious cause of community-onset BSI that may be associated with community-based outbreaks related to contaminated food sources. Rates of 0.2 to 0.3 per 100,000 were observed in the United States in the early 2000s (191).…”

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Population-Based Epidemiology and Microbiology of Community-Onset Bloodstream Infections

2014

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SUMMARY Bloodstream infection (BSI) is a major cause of infectious disease morbidity and mortality worldwide. While a positive blood culture is mandatory for establishment of the presence of a BSI, there are a number of determinants that must be considered for establishment of this entity. Community-onset BSIs are those that occur in outpatients or are first identified <48 h after admission to hospital, and they may be subclassified further as health care associated, when they occur in patients with significant prior health care exposure, or community associated, in other cases. The most common causes of community-onset BSI include Escherichia coli , Staphylococcus aureus , and Streptococcus pneumoniae . Antimicrobial-resistant organisms, including methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus and extended-spectrum β-lactamase/metallo-β-lactamase/carbapenemase-producing Enterobacteriaceae , have emerged as important etiologies of community-onset BSI.

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“…Listeriosis, a foodborne pathogen found in unpasteurized milk and soft cheeses, has been linked to miscarriages and birth complications Pouillot, Hoelzer, Jackson, Henao, & Silk, 2012). Further, incidence rates of salmonella were highest among Hispanic populations from 1997-2001 (Voetsh, Angulo, & Jones, 2007). Several studies suggest that in Hispanic populations, there are significant inconsistencies between food safety knowledge and proper food handling practices when compared to other groups (Palmeri et al, 1998;Taylor et al, 2000;Yang et al, 1998).…”

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A Mixed Methods Approach to Investigating Food Safety Behavior in a Sample of Native American and Hispanic Caregivers of Young Children

Siebert¹,

Perry²,

O'Connell³

et al. 2014

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Foodborne illness (FBI) disproportionately affects children and minority populations in the U.S. A mixed methods convergence model design was used to explore the food safety knowledge and behavior of Native American (NA) and Hispanic (Hisp) caregivers in New Mexico who prepare food for young children in the home. Quantitative and qualitative research methods (a validated food safety knowledge survey (r=.793) and focus group interviews) were implemented in parallel within each ethnic group, the datasets were analyzed separately per group and the results were converged at the point of interpretation. Equal priority was given to each dataset type. The Health Belief Model was used as a theoretical framework to guide qualitative inquiry. An integrative summary of the quantitative and qualitative results was created and meta-inferences identified contradictory and confirmatory elements of the evidence across both groups. A purposeful sample of fifty-five participants in New Mexico (28 NA; 27 Hisp) completed the food safety knowledge survey and participated in focus groups. Quantitative composite mean scores for the Native American (NA) group (M=66%) and Hispanic (His) group (M=65%) indicated low food safety knowledge. A MANOVA conducted to compare the two groups' mean knowledge scores found no significant difference between groups on the food safety subscales [Wilks' Λ = .852, F(6,44) = 1.278, p = .287, η2 = .162].The lowest scoring subscale for both groups was 'cook', addressing proper cooking methods (NA=.61, Hisp=.55). Mixed methods analyses revealed that participants overall perceived moderate to high self-efficacy regarding safe food preparation, food purchasing, cooking food, and storing of food, however, the related food safety knowledge item scores were low. Food safety knowledge was often inconsistent with reported food safety practices. Moderate/high self-efficacy may provide a false sense of low risk for FBI.

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Reduction in the Incidence of Invasive Listeriosis in Foodborne Diseases Active Surveillance Network Sites, 1996-2003

Cited by 105 publications

References 33 publications

Epidemiology, Diagnosis, and Antimicrobial Treatment of Acute Bacterial Meningitis

Epidemiology, Diagnosis, and Antimicrobial Treatment of Acute Bacterial Meningitis

Population-Based Epidemiology and Microbiology of Community-Onset Bloodstream Infections

A Mixed Methods Approach to Investigating Food Safety Behavior in a Sample of Native American and Hispanic Caregivers of Young Children

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