Open AccessYersinia pseudotuberculosis infections traced to raw carrots in Finland
Author(s) -
Johanna Takkinen,
Susanna Kangas,
Marjaana Hakkinen,
Ulla-Maija Nakari,
Heikki Henttonen,
Anja Siitonen,
Markku Kuusi
Publication year - 2004
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 9999-1233
DOI - 10.2807/esw.08.41.02563-en
Subject(s) - yersinia pseudotuberculosis , yersinia , microbiology and biotechnology , medicine , veterinary medicine , biology , bacteria , virulence , biochemistry , genetics , gene
In March 2004, the number of Yersinia pseudotuberculosis notifications increased suddenly in Finland compared to previous months. Overall, 125 cases were notified to the National Infectious Diseases Register between 1 January and 31 July 2004