Sweden reports expected seasonal rise in Campylobacter infections
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Joe Whitworth
Summary
Sweden has experienced a seasonal increase in Campylobacter infections, as reported by the Public Health Agency of Sweden. The rise, which began in late May, is expected and mirrors levels from the previous year. In the first week of June, 91 domestic cases were reported across most regions of the country.
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From the end of May, the number of domestically infected patients increased and in the first week of June, 91 cases were reported with Sweden as the country of infection or where the place of infection is unknown.
Sick people live across most regions of the country.
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