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RESEARCH ARTICLE

Foodborne disease associated with travel

Prue Bramwell
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School of Science
RMIT University
Email: prue.bramwell@rmit.edu.au

Microbiology Australia 37(4) 176-178 https://doi.org/10.1071/MA16059
Published: 3 October 2016

Abstract

The most important determinant of developing foodborne disease is travel destination. The risk is proportional to regions where there is a high level of unsanitary water supply, lack of food hygiene, lack of food safety regulation, fluctuating electricity supply and lack of education. In medium to high risk regions a travel kit, designed to prevent, minimise or treat the effects should be carried.