Yersiniosis is a disease caused by the bacteria yersinia. It associated with eating or drinking food or beverages contaminated with the bacteria. Many cases of yersiniosis are related to eating raw or undercooked pork. Practicing good hand hygiene and safe food handling practices can help prevent yersiniosis.
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:
2*
*Cases include confirmed cases.
Incidence rate per 100,000 in 2023: 1.5
Incidence rate per 100,000 of Yersiniosis by year
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More Information about Yersiniosis |
Reporting |
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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 yersiniosis 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 yersiniosis? |
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Exclude symptomatic food handlers, 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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Public Health Ontario: Yersiniosis |
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