Estimate of the number of Campylobacter infections in the Hunter region, NSW, 2004–2007

Objectives: Campylobacteriosis is not notifiable in NSW and the number of cases of Campylobacter disease is thus not well described. Methods: De-identified campylobacteriosis records for 2004–2007 were requested from laboratories in the Hunter region of NSW. Based on notifying laboratory, a Salmonel...

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Published in:N S W public health bulletin 2009-11, Vol.20 (11-12), p.187-191
Main Authors: Roberts-Witteveen, April R, Durrheim, David N, Merritt, Tony D, Munnoch, Sally A
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Adult
Age Distribution
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Australia - epidemiology
Campylobacter Infections - epidemiology
Child
Child, Preschool
Disease Notification - legislation & jurisprudence
Female
Humans
Infant
Infant, Newborn
Male
Middle Aged
New South Wales - epidemiology
Salmonella Infections - epidemiology
Young Adult
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Summary:Objectives: Campylobacteriosis is not notifiable in NSW and the number of cases of Campylobacter disease is thus not well described. Methods: De-identified campylobacteriosis records for 2004–2007 were requested from laboratories in the Hunter region of NSW. Based on notifying laboratory, a Salmonella notification weighting was applied to laboratory-confirmed campylobacteriosis cases to provide an overall estimate of Campylobacter disease in the area. Results: The estimated median of the annual number of laboratory-confirmed campylobacteriosis cases was 788 (range 700–1022). The ratio of estimated Campylobacter cases to Salmonella notifications was 5.5 : 1. Conclusion: Campylobacter infection causes considerable disease in the Hunter, and likely in NSW. Regular review of Campylobacter laboratory results may be valuable.
ISSN:1034-7674
DOI:10.1071/NB09009