Yersiniosis

Yersiniosis is a disease caused by the bacteria Yersinia. It associated with consuming food or beverages contaminated with the bacteria. Many cases of yersiniosis are related to eating raw or undercooked pork. Symptoms of yersiniosis can include diarrhea, which can be bloody, fever and abdominal pain. Practicing good hand hygiene and safe food handling practices can help prevent yersiniosis.

 

Event

PHO Microbiology Rounds: Implementation of Enteric Protozoa PCR at PHO

This session will outline the routine indications for testing of these protozoans, explain the methodologies that will be used and summarize the new algorithmic criteria for testing.

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Communicable Disease Control

Communicable.DiseaseControl@oahpp.ca

Updated 13 Dec 2024