Food poisoning outbreak in Thailand: A review on situations
Journal Title: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease - Year 2015, Vol 5, Issue 0
Abstract
An important consideration in public health management is gastrointestinal disorder. Of several gastrointestinal problems, the food poisoning is an important disorder. Food poisoning can be seen worldwide with high prevalence in developing countries. This disorder can cause both morbidity and mortality to the patient. The food sanitation is required for successful management of food poisoning. In this article, the authors briefly review and discuss on the data on food poisoning outbreak in Thailand. The article focuses on the problem that is existed in this tropical country.
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