New diagnostic tests affect surveillance efforts
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The next session of Public Health Grand Rounds, “Changes in Clinical Diagnostics and Tracking Infectious Diseases,” is Tuesday, October 18 at 1:00 p.m. EDT. It will be available via live webcast, and in CDC archives 2 to 3 days after the presentation.
Speakers will explore how and why the use of culture-independent diagnostic tests is increasing – and the serious challenge this poses to public health surveillance, particularly for Shiga toxin-producing E. coli and Salmonella. The rapid tests do not produce the bacterial isolates needed toidentify dispersed outbreaks, track trends in subtypes and antimicrobial resistance, and attribute illnesses to their sources.
Please join us to learn more about this important issue and possible solutions.
PulseNet updates technology, expands globally
For 20 years, PulseNet has successfully detected and tracked outbreaks of foodborne illness across the United States, preventing an estimated 270,000 illnesses and saving about $500 million in medical costs and lost productivity every year. Investigations also have stimulated lasting changes in food industry practices and new regulations that have made our food safer. PulseNet, a U.S. surveillance program based at CDC, is implementing new disease tracking technologies and expanding its international cooperation with public health agencies. Read about it in an article published recently in EMBO Reports.
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New infographic on outbreak investigations
When a foodborne disease outbreak is detected, public health and regulatory officials work quickly to collect as much information as possible to find out what is causing it, so they can take action to prevent more people from getting sick. During an investigation, health officials collect three types of data: epidemiologic, traceback, and food and environmental testing. This new infographicshows the process. |
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Salmonella and eggs: Food safety tips
Eggs are one of nature’s most nutritious and economical foods, but you must take special care when handling and preparing fresh eggs and egg products to avoid getting sick. The inside of eggs that appear normal can contain a germ called Salmonella that can make you sick, especially if eggs are eaten raw or lightly cooked. CDC is investigating an outbreak of Salmonella Oranienburg infectionslinked to fresh eggs that have beenrecalled. Learn how to reduce your chance of getting a Salmonella infection from this CDC feature.
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One Health Day is November 3
One Health recognizes that the health of humans is connected to the health of animals and the environment. The goal of One Health is to encourage the collaborative efforts of multiple disciplines—working locally, nationally, and globally—to achieve the best health for people, animals, and our environment.
Join CDC in celebrating the inaugural One Health Day, which will be November 3, 2016. For more information or to get involved, visit www.cdc.gov/onehealth or email OneHealth@cdc.gov.
National food safety education conference
Registration is open for the national Consumer Food Safety Education Conference planned for January 25-27, 2017, in Washington, D.C. It will focus on behavior change to improve food safety at home and at work. The conference attracts food safety educators from academia and cooperative extension, public health, the food industry, and consumer advocacy groups. CDC is a sponsor of the conference, which is hosted by the Partnership for Food Safety Education. For more information on the conference, visit its website.
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