Emerg Infect DiseidEmerging Infectious Diseases1080-60401080-6059Centers for Disease Control109059802640899Research ArticlePrimary care surveillance for acute bloody diarrhea, Wales.ChalmersR. M.roland.salmon@phls.wales.nhs.ukSalmonR. L.Public Health Laboratory Service Cryptosporidia Reference Laboratory (Wales), Swansea, United Kingdom.Jul-Aug200064412414

A sentinel group of primary-care physicians in Wales actively reported cases of acute bloody diarrhea from February 1997 through December 1998. The estimated annual rate was 18 cases per 100,000 population. Most (80%) cases were due to Campylobacter or Salmonella; however, 18% were undiagnosed.