Since the year 1982,the Hepatitis E virus(HEV),enteric transmission,has been widely spread in many tropical and subtropical countries.HEV has multiple routes of transmission,such as food or water contaminated with fae...Since the year 1982,the Hepatitis E virus(HEV),enteric transmission,has been widely spread in many tropical and subtropical countries.HEV has multiple routes of transmission,such as food or water contaminated with faecal matter,person-to-person transmission or by the ingestion of raw or undercooked shellfish.It is important to consider the significance of zoonotic infections propagation,both in endemic areas as well as in developed countries,where there have been some sporadic cases.This article summarizes the research conducted to date,which supports the zoonotic transmission of HEV,its risks and how they are often underestimated.展开更多
Botulism is a severe neuroparalytic disease caused by Clostridium botulinums toxins.Although the disease is uncommon,causes great concern due to its high rate of mortality;foodbome outbreaks of botulism occur worldwid...Botulism is a severe neuroparalytic disease caused by Clostridium botulinums toxins.Although the disease is uncommon,causes great concern due to its high rate of mortality;foodbome outbreaks of botulism occur worldwide and require immediate public health and acute care resources.This study had a review of outstanding outbreaks published;Journals articles related to the subject.From the outbreaks analysis we found the most involved food products were;fermented fish products in Alaska;home canning food,oil preservation and restaurant sauce in London and USA;home canned vegetables,food airtight packed with inappropriate refrigeration and aerosols in Argentina.In conclusion,the diagnosis is based only on clinical findings matching the disease and previous exposure to suspicious food.Botulism must be immediately identified as one case suggests an epidemic and should be treated as a public health emergency.Therefore the purpose of the following review is to recognize the associated risks with the consumption of potentially dangerous foods,to help work our way on prevention for every public health professional to be aware of the dangers of this potentially lethal disease.展开更多
文摘Since the year 1982,the Hepatitis E virus(HEV),enteric transmission,has been widely spread in many tropical and subtropical countries.HEV has multiple routes of transmission,such as food or water contaminated with faecal matter,person-to-person transmission or by the ingestion of raw or undercooked shellfish.It is important to consider the significance of zoonotic infections propagation,both in endemic areas as well as in developed countries,where there have been some sporadic cases.This article summarizes the research conducted to date,which supports the zoonotic transmission of HEV,its risks and how they are often underestimated.
文摘Botulism is a severe neuroparalytic disease caused by Clostridium botulinums toxins.Although the disease is uncommon,causes great concern due to its high rate of mortality;foodbome outbreaks of botulism occur worldwide and require immediate public health and acute care resources.This study had a review of outstanding outbreaks published;Journals articles related to the subject.From the outbreaks analysis we found the most involved food products were;fermented fish products in Alaska;home canning food,oil preservation and restaurant sauce in London and USA;home canned vegetables,food airtight packed with inappropriate refrigeration and aerosols in Argentina.In conclusion,the diagnosis is based only on clinical findings matching the disease and previous exposure to suspicious food.Botulism must be immediately identified as one case suggests an epidemic and should be treated as a public health emergency.Therefore the purpose of the following review is to recognize the associated risks with the consumption of potentially dangerous foods,to help work our way on prevention for every public health professional to be aware of the dangers of this potentially lethal disease.
