Human and animal epidemic of Yersinia enterocolitica O : 9, 1989-1997, Auvergne, France

Authors
Gourdon, F Beytout, J Reynaud, A Romaszko, JP Perre, D Theodore, P Soubelet, H Sirot, J
Citation
F. Gourdon et al., Human and animal epidemic of Yersinia enterocolitica O : 9, 1989-1997, Auvergne, France, EM INFECT D, 5(5), 1999, pp. 719-721
Citations number
9
Categorie Soggetti
Clinical Immunolgy & Infectious Disease
Journal title
EMERGING INFECTIOUS DISEASES
ISSN journal
10806040 → ACNP
Volume
5
Issue
5
Year of publication
1999
Pages
719 - 721
Database
ISI
SICI code
1080-6040(199909/10)5:5<719:HAAEOY>2.0.ZU;2-E
Abstract
Yersinia enterocolitica O:9 infections were reported in Auvergne in 1988 to 1989, while brucellosis due to Brucella abortus was almost eliminated. The serologic cross-reactions between the two bacteria complicated the diagnos is of brucellosis cases. In 1996, human cases of Yersinia enterocolitica O: 9 infection were detected, with a peak incidence of 12 cases. Veterinary su rveillance could have predicted the emergence of this disease in humans.