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Enhanced surveillance during a large outbreak of bloody diarrhoea and haemolytic uraemic syndrome caused by Shiga toxin/verotoxin-producing Escherichia coli in Germany, May to June 2011

Year: 2011

Type: article

Abstract: Germany has a well established broad statutory surveillance system for infectious diseases. In the context of the current outbreak of bloody diarrhoea and haemolytic uraemic syndrome caused by Shiga toxin/ verotoxin-producing Escherichia coli in Germany it became clear that the provisions of the routine surveillance system were not sufficient for an adequate response. This article describes the timeline and concepts of the enhanced surveillance implemented during this public health emergency.

Source: Eurosurveillance

DOI: 10.2807/ese.16.24.19893-en

Authors: M Wadl, T Rieck, M Nachtnebel, B Greutélaers, M an der Heiden, D Altmann, W Hellenbrand, M Faber, C Frank, B Schweickert, G Krause, J Benzler, T Eckmanns

Institutions: Robert Koch Institute, Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control

Language: English

Topic: Escherichia coli research studies

Subfield: Microbiology

Field: Immunology and Microbiology

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W189671850

FWCI: 3.413

Cites: 3

Cited by: 31

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