Salmonellosis in Washington
State
DOH receives approximately 650
to 800 reports of salmonellosis per year. Potential sources
of infection frequently named by Washington case-patients
include poultry products and contact with pets (reptiles,
exotic animals).
Purpose of Reporting and
Surveillance
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To determine if there is
a source of infection of public health concern (e.g., a
food handler or commercially distributed food product)
and to stop transmission from such a source.
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When the source of infection appears to pose a risk to
only a few individuals (e.g., a reptile in the home), to
inform those individuals how they can reduce their risk
of exposure.
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To assess the risk of
the case transmitting infection to others, and to
prevent such transmission.
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To identify outbreaks
and other undiagnosed cases.
Legal Reporting Requirements
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Health care providers:
immediately notifiable to local health jurisdiction.
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Hospitals: immediately
notifiable to local health jurisdiction.
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Laboratories: notifiable
to local health jurisdiction within 2 work days;
specimen submission required.
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Local health jurisdiction:
notifiable to the Washington State Department
of Health (DOH) Communicable Disease Epidemiology
Section (CDES) within 7 days of case investigation
completion or summary information required within 21
days.
Last
update
Oct. 2007 |
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