Outbreak update: 28 confirmed and 10 probable cases of salmonella
There has been a small increase in the number of people confirmed to have been affected by a salmonella outbreak in Wrexham.
Public Health Wales say they are continuing to work with Betsi Cadwaladr University Health board and Wrexham County Borough Council to investigate a cluster of Salmonella cases in the city centre.
Following the identification of several cases of Salmonella in Wrexham, an investigation is being carried out by a multi-agency Outbreak Control Team (OCT) which includes representatives from Public Health Wales, Wrexham County Borough Council’s Environmental Health Team and Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board.
Tonight Richard Firth, Consultant in Public Health at Public Health Wales, and Chair of the OCT, said: “Public Health Wales is working with colleagues to investigate this cluster of cases, and to reduce the risk of further spread of infection.
“We are currently investigating 28 confirmed and 10 probable cases of salmonella associated with a single venue in the city.
“Infection with Salmonella can cause watery and sometimes bloody diarrhoea, abdominal pain, headache, nausea, vomiting, and fever. Salmonella is one of a number of organisms that gives rise to illness collectively known as ‘food poisoning’.
“Although it is an unpleasant illness, most people who become ill with Salmonella generally make a full recovery, but serious complications may occur in frail, elderly people, very young children and people with impaired immune systems.
“Anyone who is concerned about their health should contact their GP or call NHS Direct Wales on 111.”
The previous update on Friday noted 25 confirmed and 4 probable cases.
We have asked Public Health Wales if the source of the issue had been identified, and if so what action has taken place and when, and have asked when they were first informed of issues. No further details on those questions have been released.
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