Pilot of enhanced enteric fever surveillance in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland: 1 May 2006 - 30 April 2007

Synopsis

This report details the findings from the Health Protection Agency’s one year pilot study of enhanced surveillance of typhoid and paratyphoid fever (enteric fever) in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland (EWNI) between 1 May 2006 and 30 April 2007, together with recommendations for public health action. The largest proportion of cases (40%) occurred in the London region, therefore a separate London supplement is also available.

Additional information

• Press release (19/03/08): Typhoid no longer an enemy of the past as study highlights risk for travellers to indian sub-continent
• Enhanced surveillance of Enteric Fevers homepage
• Regional supplement for London - Pilot of enhanced enteric fever surveillance in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland: 1 May 2006 - 30 April 2007 (PDF, 52 KB)

Last reviewed: 30 January 2012