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Inventory of Data Sources

National Surveillance for Enteric Pathogens from Food and Animals -- Guelph Laboratory (Health Canada)

Contact(s)
Elroy Mann
Laboratory for Foodborne Zoonoses
Population and Public Health Branch (Ontario)
Ontario/Nunavut Region
Health Canada
Tel: (519) 826-2172
Fax: (519) 826-2255
E-mail: Elroy_Mann@hc-sc.gc.ca

Anne Muckle
[Affiliation same as above]
Tel: (519) 822-3300 ext. 285
Fax: (519) 822-2280
E-mail: Anne_Muckle@hc-sc.gc.ca

Organization Maintaining the Database
Health Canada

Purpose of Database
To monitor trends in the sources and characteristics of enteric pathogens (including antimicrobial resistance) isolated from food and animal sources, as an aid in determining risk factors for human illness.

Content
Data on enteric infections (etiology, risk factors, pathology); Salmonellosis and Escherichia coli infection (etiology); zoonoses (etiology); and animals as carriers of disease. Also data on antimicrobial resistance.

Coverage Period
Not specified

Data Updates
Monthly

Data Provider
Not specified

Data Availability
Not applicable

Reports
Not specified