Alicia Cronquist

TL;DR: In 2008, the estimated incidence of infections caused by Campylobacter, Cryptosporidium, Cyclospora, Listeria, Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli O157, Salmonella, Shigella, Vibrio, and Yersinia did not change significantly when compared with the preceding 3 years.

TL;DR: Salmonella serotypes are closely related genetically yet differ significantly in their pathogenic potentials, and understanding the mechanisms responsible for this may be key to a more general understanding of the invasiveness of intestinal bacterial infections.

TL;DR: Raw produce, including cantaloupe, can serve as a vehicle for listeriosis, and this outbreak highlights the importance of preventing produce contamination within farm and processing environments.

TL;DR: To detect both O157 and non-O157 STEC infections, clinical laboratories should routinely and simultaneously test all stool specimens submitted for diagnosis of acute community-acquired diarrhea for O157STEC and for Shiga toxin and ensure that isolates are sent to a public health laboratory for serotyping and subtyping.

TL;DR: The highest impact of booster doses against infection and death compared with full vaccination without booster doses was recorded among persons aged 50-64 and ≥65 years, and eligibility to stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations.