NZPHR Vol 9 No 2 Apr-Jun 2002
Friday 10th September 2010
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Contents and Lead Article
Contents:- The public health response to a case of brucellosis in Auckland
- Trichinellosis and homekill pork
- Hepatitis C risk from sharing drug equipment other than syringes
- Human error was found contributing to 67% of mercury spills
- Surveillance and Control Notes
The public health response to a case of brucellosis in Auckland
The Auckland Regional Public Health Service investigated a blood culture confirmed case of brucellosis due to Brucella suis in March 2002. The case was a 43 year old male from South Auckland. The epidemiological evidence suggests that infection was locally acquired. Given that B suis was the pathogen, two pigs prepared for consumption by the case were a plausible source of infection. The cases exposure to the pigs blood and body fluids via aerosols and a finger cut would have provided sufficient opportunity for infection. A total of 86 contacts were identified, counselled and offered serological testing for brucellosis. No associated cases were found. The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry screened pigs on 42 farms. No infected animals were found. While confirmed cases of sporadic brucellosis are rare in New Zealand, the implications for both the publics health and the economy are important and necessitate a timely but thorough investigation.
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