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. 2024 Feb 21;13(1):12053.
doi: 10.4081/ijfs.2024.12053. eCollection 2024 Feb 22.

Analysis of two cross-contamination cases of Campylobacter jejuni foodborne disease in fragile subjects in the territory of a Local Health Authority in Tuscany, Italy

Francesca Marconi  1 , Martina Sartoni  1 , Clara Girardi  1 , Aurelio Rossi  1 , Matteo Carrini  1 , Roberta Nuvoloni  1   2 , Francesca Pedonese  1   2 , Giovanni Munaò  3
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Analysis of two cross-contamination cases of Campylobacter jejuni foodborne disease in fragile subjects in the territory of a Local Health Authority in Tuscany, Italy

Francesca Marconi et al. Ital J Food Saf. .

Abstract

Campylobacteriosis is the most reported foodborne disease in the European Union, with more than 100,000 confirmed cases annually. Human infection can be caused by a low infectious dose, and in fragile populations, the food disease can manifest itself in acute and severe forms. This study aims to analyze two cases of campylobacteriosis in fragile people caused by Campylobacter jejuni in 2023 in Tuscany and the actions of the Local Health Competent Authority. From the results of the related investigations, it was possible to attribute both cases of foodborne diseases to unsafe food management during preparation/administration. Given the peculiar characteristics of the etiological agent, it is necessary to focus the attention of the population, especially those who deal with fragile subjects, on the good hygiene practices to be followed both at home and in collective catering.

Keywords: Campylobacter jejuni; campylobacteriosis; cross-contamination; fragile people; official control.

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Conflict of interest: the authors declare that they have no competing interests, and all authors confirm accuracy.

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