The FSVO provides documentation and tools to control mass outbreaks of food-borne diseases. This information is intended for the cantonal and federal authorities responsible for investigating the increasing number of cases of disease.
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This short video explains what the platform for the investigation of food-borne disease outbreaks (ALEK) is used for.
Manuals
The following manuals set out the procedures for investigating outbreaks caused by micro-organisms or related toxins. They can also be used by analogy to investigate outbreaks caused by chemical agents, cases of mushroom poisoning, or outbreaks associated with showering and bathing water.
Scenario 2 - Inter-cantonal, national outbreak (in French) (PDF, 1 MB, 08.02.2022)
Version: 1.0 / 31.12.2021
Practical guides
The practical guides summarise the stages for the clarification of an outbreak of disease. Detailed explanations can be found in the relevant handbook of the scenario in question.
List of supporting documents
Supporting documents 001 - 010
Supporting documents 011 - 020
Supporting documents 021 - 030
Supporting documents 031 - 040
Supporting documents 041 - 050
Supporting documents 051 - 060
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Last modification 23.06.2023
