Salmonella cases Rise in the Netherlands in 2024
The hague, Netherlands – A surge in Salmonella infections has been reported in the netherlands for 2024, mirroring an increase observed in 2023. Both human cases and infections detected on poultry farms have risen, according to the annual ‘State of Zoonoses’ report released by the RIVM (National Institute for public Health and the Environment) and the Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority.
The predominant strain identified was salmonella Enteritidis. Investigations are underway to determine the cause of the increased infections at poultry farms.
Salmonella is a highly contagious bacterium commonly found in eggs, chicken, and other meats, often residing on eggshells. Infection occurs through contact with the bacteria, such as handling raw eggs or consuming undercooked poultry.
While Salmonella cases increased,reported bird flu infections at Dutch poultry farms decreased in 2024 compared to 2023. No human cases of bird flu were detected within the netherlands. Notably, the United States experienced its first outbreak of bird flu in dairy cows in 2024, prompting testing of Dutch cows, which yielded negative results. Effective testing protocols are now in place for potential future monitoring.
the ‘State of Zoonoses’ report also includes data on diseases transmitted by ticks and mosquitoes.Lyme disease, contracted through tick bites, remains a concern in the Netherlands. In 2024, no locally acquired cases of mosquito-borne illnesses like dengue, malaria, or West Nile fever were reported, though some individuals contracted these diseases while traveling abroad or in the Caribbean Netherlands.
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