date:Jul 25, 2012
three million acute cases of hepatitis E, and 70 000 hepatitis E-related deaths.
- Nipah virus: It causes inflammation of the brain (encephalitis) or respiratory disease.
These are among 51 foodborne zoonotic virus illnesses.
Some of these might not be recognized for their potential as foodborne illnesses because they do not involve the usual gastrointestinal symptoms. Bausch says its likely the exotic diseases would be recognized by medical professionals, but some would require confirma