Chicken meat is clearly the most important source of human Campylobacter infection in New Zealand.(New Zealand Food Safety Authority )

From: New Zealand Journal of Medical Laboratory Science | Date: August 1, 2007| Author: Baker, Michael; Harris, Ben; Nelson, Warrick; Wilson, Nick | Copyright information

Abstract

Chicken meat is clearly the most important source of human Campylobacter infection in New Zealand. This source explains most cases and also provides the best opportunity for controlling our severe epidemic. The dominant importance of chicken me at as a source of human infection is supported by epidemiological, laboratory, intervention, and ecological evidence. The New Zealand Food Safety Authority has also identified poultry as the main source. The serious scien...

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