NR AXRG
AU Lewis,R.; Krewski,D.; Tyshenko,M.G.
TI A Case Study of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy and Variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease in Germany
QU International Conference - Prion 2007 (26.-28.9.2007) Edinburgh International Conference Centre, Edinburgh, Scotland, UK - Book of Abstracts: Epidemiology, Risk Assessment and Transmission P04.40
IA http://www.prion2007.com/pdf/Prion Book of Abstracts.pdf
PT Konferenz-Poster
AB
Despite the emergence of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) throughout Europe, Germany considered itself an oasis that was free of the disease. However, on November 26, 2000 the first domestic case of BSE appeared in the country and public concerns over food and health safety ensued. Germany traditionally is known for its large agriculture and farming sectors with health and environmentally conscientious citizens. The occurrence of BSE within the country borders had dramatic economic and social effects. The response of Germany's public and politicians far surpassed that of most other countries affected by the disease. In Germany the reaction to BSE and perception of risk was even more intense than that of the United Kingdom, which to date is still the region that has been most affected by BSE and variant Creutzfeldt-
Jakob disease (vCJD). Response to BSE was rapid with new policies and high percentage testing of cattle implemented within months. To date, Germany has not had a single case of vCJD.
AD R. Lewis, D. Krewski, M.G. Tyshenko, University of Ottawa, McLaughlin Centre, Canada
SP englisch
PO Schottland
EA pdf-Datei und Poster (Postertitel: BSE Risk Management in Germany)