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EMPHNET 6th Regional Conference 2018: "Innovative approaches: Adapting to the current EMR context" (111)
A Food Poisoning Outbreak in Al-Khazir U2 Camp of Internally Displaced Persons - Iraq, Summer 2017

A Food Poisoning Outbreak in Al-Khazir U2 Camp of Internally Displaced Persons - Iraq, Summer 2017

A Food Poisoning Outbreak in Al-Khazir U2 Camp of Internally Displaced Persons - Iraq, Summer 2017

Authors of this article:

Presenter: Dr. Kamal Kadhim ;   K Fathallah ;   Al Jaafar ;   A Hamad ;   S Saadoon ;   Z Awad ;   F Lami
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    Abstract

    Corresponding Author:

    Kamal Kadhim


    Background: Globally, about 600 million fall ill and 420,000 die every year after eating contaminated food. On June 12, 2017, Iraq CDC informed about a food poisoning outbreak among internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Al-Khazir camp, Northern Iraq after consuming “Iftar” (Ramadan breakfast) provided by an NGO. “Iftar” was composed of rice, white bean broth, chicken, yogurt, date and bread.

    Objective: The objective was to describe the outbreak, identify the causative agent and recommend preventive measures.

    Methods: A team of FETP residents dispatched to investigate the outbreak. The case patient was defined as any person in the camp who ate “Iftar” and developed nausea/vomiting or diarrhea or abdominal pain. A retrospective cohort study was initiated.

    Results:

    Conclusions: The large number of ordered meals from a single restaurant led to suboptimal food preparation and storage. We recommended rigorous implementation of food handing instructions and health education of the food handlers.

    iproc 2018;4(1):e10573

    doi:10.2196/10573


    Edited by Y Khader; This is a non–peer-reviewed article. submitted 29.03.18; accepted 29.03.18; published 29.03.18

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    ©Presenter: Dr. Kamal Kadhim, K Fathallah, Al Jaafar, A Hamad, S Saadoon, Z Awad, F Lami. Originally published in Iproceedings (http://www.iproc.org), 29.03.2018.

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