Table 4 Likely modes of transmission and sources of infection in 52 cases of reported salmonellosis, investigated
Cases by likely | Number | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Mode of transmission* | ||
Ingestion (of contaminated food or/and water) | 44 | 84.6 |
Person-to-person faecal-oral | 2 | 3.9 |
Both modes equally likely | 0 | 0.0 |
Unknown | 6 | 11.5 |
Source/vehicle ingested (in 44 cases)* | ||
Raw egg/egg products | 22 | 50.0 |
Water | 18 | 40.9 |
Both sources equally likely | 4 | 9.1 |