Campylobacteriosis is an infection caused by the campylobacter bacteria. It causes intestinal illness, including diarrhea, abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting.
Infection occurs through direct contact with animals or from consuming undercooked meat, poultry, unpasteurized dairy products or contaminated water.
In Canada, campylobacter is the main cause of gastrointestinal illness.
Local information
2025 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:
20*
*Includes confirmed cases in 2025.
Incidence rate per 100,000 in 2025: 13.4
Incidence rate per 100,000 of campylobacter enteritis by year
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More information about campylobacteriosis |
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Reporting |
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| Report to the Health Unit within one business day by fax (705-482-0670) or 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. |
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Healthcare Provider Information |
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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: Apr 2026, by CDC