Diseases A-Z
Yersiniosis
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Yersiniosis is a bacterial disease that generally affects the intestinal tract. It is a relatively uncommon disease and usually occurs as a single isolated event. Occasional outbreaks have been reported due to a common exposure.
More info/links
Our fact sheet answers some common questions about Yersiniosis.
Disease reporting
Health-care providers and clinical laboratories are required to report cases and suspect cases of yersiniosis 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:
Yersiniosis case report form (8/05) (PDF 22K)
For reportable diseases lacking Oregon-specific investigative guidelines or case report forms, please contact the epidemiologist on call for assistance.
Statistics
Yersiniosis statistics from the 2006 Oregon Communicable Disease Summary (87KB)
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