Typhoid Fever

Typhoid fever is caused by the bacteria Salmonella enterica Typhi. Symptoms range from fever with mild illness to severe disease. Transmission occurs through consuming contaminated food or water and can be spread from person to person. Typhoid fever is not typically acquired in Ontario. It is associated with travel to southern Asia and other developing countries. Proper hand hygiene and food preparation can help to prevent illness, as can immunization prior to travel to endemic areas.

 

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PHO Learning Exchange: Wastewater Surveillance Collaboration at York Region: Sampling, Science and Solutions

This session explores the collaborative framework, analytic methodologies, and public health applications of wastewater data. Attendees will gain insight into how interdisciplinary partnerships can strengthen surveillance systems, improve responsiveness, and inform future public health strategies. The presentation also discusses lessons learned, challenges encountered, and opportunities for scaling wastewater surveillance across jurisdictions.

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Communicable Disease Control

Communicable.DiseaseControl@oahpp.ca

Updated 13 Dec 2024