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The source of a serious outbreak of gastrointestinal illness in travellers returning from Turkey has yet to be identified after an investigation was launched by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA). The NHS found 241 cases of Salmonella Enteritidis in the first half of this year, with many of the cases reported to have travelled to Turkey.
The majority of affected travellers had been to the Antalya region, a popular destination with holidaymakers. The UKHSA said it had detected clusters of the Salmonella Enteritidis strain which they believe is a common source of infection.
In total five ‘clusters’ have been identified where there has been an outbreak. Of the 93 cases where detailed and confirmed travel information was available, it was found that they had all reported staying in a various hotels in Turkey, while most cases reported staying at “all-inclusive holiday package” resorts where “a wide variety of different foods” were eaten, most likely in a buffet set-up.
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Of the 241 confirmed cases, 56 per cent are male, with the median age being 29. Although salmonella infections can usually be dealt with at home with self-care, it can be serious for young children, the elderly and immunocompromised.
As investigations into the illness are still ongoing and the source of the outbreak has yet to be identified, the UKHSA is urging people to take their own measures to reduce the risk of contracting an infection.
Travellers are urged to wash their hands thoroughly, especially after using the toilet and before preparing or eating food. Holidaymakers should make sure food is recently prepared, thoroughly cooked and served piping
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