Campylobacteriosis

(Campylobacter)

Campylobacteriosis is a common bacterial disease, causing intestinal illness, including diarrhea, abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting. Infection occurs through direct contact with animals or from consuming undercooked meat, poultry, unpasteurized dairy products or contaminated water. Most cases are mild, but infections can cause serious complications among the very young, elderly and immunocompromised.

 

Event

PHO Rounds: Legionella Risk Management and Investigations in Health Care Facilities

This session will provide a practical overview of public health investigation of legionellosis in health care facilities, including assessment of the epidemiology, potential environmental sources, appropriate clinical and environmental testing, and environmental control and remediation measures.

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Communicable Disease Control

Communicable.DiseaseControl@oahpp.ca

Updated 13 Dec 2024