Diseases A-Z
Campylobacteriosis
On this page
Campylobacteriosis is a bacterial infection that affects the intestines and, rarely, the bloodstream. It is a common cause of diarrhea; most cases are seen in the summer months and may occur as single cases or outbreaks.
More info/links
Our fact sheet answers some common questions about campylobacteriosis.
Disease reporting
Health-care providers and clinical laboratories are required to report cases and suspect cases of campylobacteriosis to local health departments within one working day of identification. Cases are subject to restriction on school and day-care attendance, food handling, and patient care for the duration of any diarrhea and/or vomiting.
Disease reporting form for health-care practitioners (PDF 42K)
Go to our disease reporting page for information on how to report and for telephone numbers of local health departments.
For county health departments:
Investigative guidelines (PDF 58K)
Case report form (PDF 78K)
Statistics
Campylobacteriosis statistics from the 2006 Oregon Communicable Disease Summary (PDF)
Return to top
|