Outbreak of the novel Cryptosporidium parvum IIγA11 linked to salad bars in Sweden, December 2023.

ABSTRACT: We report a foodborne outbreak of the previously undetected Cryptosporidium parvum gp60 subtype IIγA11. In December 2023, notifications of cryptosporidiosis cases increased in Sweden, prompting the initiation of a national outbreak investigation, and a case-control study was performed to identify the source. We identified 60 cases between 15 December 2023 and 1 January 2024. The median age was 44 years (range: 16-81), and 73% were women. Controls were recruited from a national random pool; frequency was matched by age group and sex. Compared to controls, cases were more likely to have consumed items from salad bars in grocery stores (8% vs. 85%; adjusted odds ratios [aOR]: 58; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 22-186). In regards to food items from the salad bars, cases were more likely

SUBMITTER: Bujila I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11574604 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature