SYMPOSIA PAPER Published: 01 January 1977
STP34825S

Spread and Significance of Salmonellae in Surface Waters in The Netherlands

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The spread of salmonellae in surface water in The Netherlands was studied during recent years. Epidemiological studies revealed that infection cycles exist probably in the following way: food of animal origin, humans, sick persons, discharge of contaminated feces into the sewage system, contamination of surface water, carry-over via insects, rodents, and birds, into stables, and on feed or directly on food. Data are given in order to substantiate this hypothesis. Salmonella contamination to surface water is discussed with regard to the significance in Salmonella epidemiology. Also the effect of the chlorination of effluents in order to break possible contamination infection cycles is summarized. Moreover, attention is given to the fact that also other infectious diseases may be maintained by infection cycles in the environment.

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Kampelmacher, EH
Laboratory for Zoonosis and Food Microbiology, National Institute of Public Health, Biltthoven, The Netherlands
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Developed by Committee: D19
Pages: 148–158
DOI: 10.1520/STP34825S
ISBN-EB: 978-0-8031-4707-2
ISBN-13: 978-0-8031-0288-0