Multiple outbreaks of Yersinia pseudotuberculosis infections in Finland

J Clin Microbiol. 2004 Jun;42(6):2789-91. doi: 10.1128/JCM.42.6.2789-2791.2004.

Abstract

During 2001, 89 culture-confirmed cases of Yersinia pseudotuberculosis were reported in Finland; 55 (62%) were serotype O:1, and 34 (38%) were serotype O:3. Four major pulsed-field gel electrophoresis profiles were identified. A case-control study of 25 case patients and 71 healthy controls identified eating outside the home as a risk factor for infection.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Case-Control Studies
  • Disease Outbreaks*
  • Electrophoresis, Gel, Pulsed-Field
  • Female
  • Finland / epidemiology
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Yersinia pseudotuberculosis Infections / epidemiology*
  • Yersinia pseudotuberculosis Infections / radiotherapy