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.
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? |
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. |
Healthcare Provider Information |
Infectious Disease Protocol, Appendix 1: Campylobacter Enteritis |
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.