Trichinellosis

(Trichinosis)

Trichinellosis is a foodborne infection caused by an intestinal parasite belonging to the family Trichinella. Infection can occur through eating contaminated raw or undercooked meat. Symptoms include nausea, diarrhea and vomiting. Other symptoms occur as the disease progresses, including headache, muscle soreness, fever and facial swelling. Infection can be prevented by cooking meat to appropriate temperatures.

 

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