Campylobacteriosis is a disease caused by bacteria called Campylobacter. Campylobacter infect the intestinal tract and sometimes the blood. Campylobacteriosis is the most common cause of food-borne diarrhea in Ontario, and in the world.
Local Information
2023 Statistics
Incidence rate is the number of new cases of disease divided by the number of persons at risk for the disease during a particular time period.
Cases:
24*
Cases include confirmed cases.
Incidence rate per 100,000 in 2023: 17.4
Incidence Rate per 100,000 of Campylobacter Enteritis by year
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More Information about Campylobacteriosis |
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Reporting |
| Report to the Health Unit by next business day by phone at 705-474-1400 or toll free at 1-800-563-2808, ext. 5229 if campylobacteriosis is suspected or confirmed as per Ontario Regulation 135/18 and amendments under the Health Protection and Promotion Act, R.S.O., c.H.7. |
Should one go to childcare, school, or work if they have campylobacteriosis? |
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Exclude symptomatic food handlers and healthcare providers, and childcare staff and attendees until symptom free for 24 hours, or 48 hours after completion of antibiotic or anti-diarrheal medications. If a relapse occurs, exclude again, and seek medical attention as needed. Follow the direction of your healthcare provider, public health case manager, or occupational health at your workplace. |
Healthcare Provider Information |
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Infectious Disease Protocol, Appendix 1: Campylobacter Enteritis Public Health Ontario; Campylobacteriosis (Campylobacter) Public Health Agency of Canada for Health Professionals Treating Campylobacteriosis |
Contact our Communicable Disease Control (CDC) program at 705-474-1400 or toll free at 1-800-563-2808, ext. 5229, or by email to cdc@healthunit.ca for more information.
Last updated: August 2024, by CDC