In the above mentioned article by Yan et al. [Reference Yan1], the authors would like to apply the following corrections regarding word-by-word citations. The corrections and locations are stated below.

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From the multivariable analysis, V. parahaemolyticus infections were associated with antibiotics taken during the 4 weeks prior to illness [odds ratio (OR) 8·1, 95% confidence interval (CI) 1·2–56·4)], frequent eating out (OR 3·3, 95% CI 1·1–10·1), and shellfish consumption (OR 3·2, 95% CI 1·0–9·9), with population-attributable fractions of 0·09, 0·25, and 0·14, respectively. Protective factors included keeping the aquatic products refrigerated (OR 0·4, 95% CI 0·1–0·9) and pork consumption (OR 0·2, 95% CI 0·1–0·8).

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From the multivariable analysis, V. parahaemolyticus infections were associated with antibiotics taken during the 4 weeks prior to illness [odds ratio (OR) 7·6, 95% confidence interval (CI) 1·1–54·4)], frequent eating out (OR 3·3, 95% CI 1·0–10·4), and shellfish consumption (OR 3·4, 95% CI 1·0–11·1), with population-attributable fractions of 0·09, 0·24, and 0·14, respectively. Protective factors included keeping the aquatic products refrigerated (OR 0·4, 95% CI 0·2–1·0) and pork consumption (OR 0·2, 95% CI 0·1–0·9).

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Data collected included demographics; pre-existing illness; previous medication use; travel history (travel to other city/province); animal contact; refrigeration of certain aquatic products (i.e. fish, shrimp, crab and shellfish, whether of freshwater or saltwater origin) at home; other family kitchen practices; food consumption; meals eaten outside of home; and drinking water source.

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Data collected included demographics; pre-existing illness; previous medication use; travel history (travel to other city/province); animal contact; regular handling of raw meat; refrigeration of certain aquatic products (i.e. fish, shrimp, crab and shellfish, whether of freshwater or saltwater origin) at home; other family kitchen practices; food consumption; meals eaten outside of home; and drinking water source.

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In multivariable analysis, to determine the variables in the model we used forward elimination method.

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Multivariable analysis was carried out using forced entry method.

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In August, case-patients were four times more likely to eat shellfish compared to controls (OR 4·0, 95% CI 1·2–13·3). However, no association was observed between illness and shellfish consumption in other months (OR 2·0, 95% CI 0·4–9·9).

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In August, case-patients were five times more likely to eat shellfish compared to controls (OR 5·3, 95% CI 1·4–20·1). However, no association was observed between illness and shellfish consumption in other months (OR 1·5, 95% CI 0·3–6·7).

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Factors associated with decreased risk were keeping the aquatic products refrigerated; and consumption of poultry other than chicken, pasteurized milk, pork, eggs, and nuts.

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Factors associated with decreased risk were keeping the aquatic products refrigerated; regular handling of raw meat; and consumption of poultry other than chicken, pasteurized milk, pork, eggs, and nuts.

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We found that cleaning kitchen counters with dishwashing liquid or detergent was more frequently reported by controls than by cases, although it did not reach statistical significance (64·8% vs. 56·3%; OR 0·6, 95% CI 0·3–1·1).

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We found that cleaning kitchen counters with dishwashing liquid or detergent was more frequently reported by controls than by cases, although it did not reach statistical significance (64·8% vs. 56·3%; OR 0·6, 95% CI 0·3–1·2).

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In the final multivariable model, antibiotics taken in the 4 weeks prior to illness (OR 8·1, 95% CI 1·2–56·4), eating out ≥3 times (OR 3·3, 95% CI 1·1–10·1), and shellfish consumption (OR 3·2, 95% CI 1·0–9·9) were independent factors associated with an increased risk for illness (Table 4). Keeping the aquatic products refrigerated (OR 0·4, 95% CI 0·1–0·9) and pork consumption (OR 0·2, 95% CI 0·1–0·8) were independent factors associated with a reduced risk for infection. There was no association between eating poultry other than chicken in the 5 days before illness or interview and V. parahaemolyticus infection (OR 0·5, 95% CI 0·2–1·0) after adjusting for other risk factors.

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In the final multivariable model, antibiotics taken in the 4 weeks prior to illness (OR 7·6, 95% CI 1·1–54·4), eating out ≥3 times (OR 3·3, 95% CI 1·0–10·4), and shellfish consumption (OR 3·4, 95% CI 1·0–11·1) were independent factors associated with an increased risk for illness (Table 4). Keeping the aquatic products refrigerated (OR 0·4, 95% CI 0·2–1·0) and pork consumption (OR 0·2, 95% CI 0·1–0·9) were independent factors associated with a reduced risk for infection. There was no association between eating poultry other than chicken in the 5 days before illness or interview (OR 0·5, 95% CI 0·2–1·1) and regular handling of raw meat (OR 0·2, 95% CI 0·0–1·2) and V. parahaemolyticus infection after adjusting for other risk factors.

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The percentage of cases attributable to each of these risk factors was as follows: antibiotics taken in the 4 weeks prior to illness, 9%; frequent eating out, 25%; and shellfish consumption, 14% (Table 3).

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The percentage of cases attributable to each of these risk factors was as follows: antibiotics taken in the 4 weeks prior to illness, 9%; frequent eating out, 24%; and shellfish consumption, 14% (Table 4).

Table 1.

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Table 1.

Socioeconomical characteristics of case-patients and controls enrolled in a population-based case-control study to identify risk factors for V. parahaemolyticus gastroenteritis, China, July 2010–June 2011

* 10 yuan = 0·95 British pound sterling.

Table 3.

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Table 3.

Univariable analysis of risk factors associated with V. parahaemolyticus gastroenteritis, China, July 2010–June 2011

OR, Odds ratio; CI, Confidence interval.

Table 4.

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Table 4.

Multivariable analysis of risk factors associated with V. parahaemolyticus gastroenteritis, China, July 2010–June 2011

OR, Odds ratio; CI, Confidence interval; PAF, Population-attributable fraction.