Campylobacteriosis

Campylobacter is an infection of the intestines caused by bacteria. It is one of the most frequently reported food-borne infections. Symptoms usually begin 2 – 4 days after exposure and include diarrhea (frequently bloody), abdominal discomfort, fever and occasionally nausea and vomiting. Sometimes people with the infection have no symptoms.

Infection develops after ingestion of the bacteria which can be found in undercooked meat and poultry, contaminated water and other food products, or raw milk and milk products. Contact with pets, farm animals, and travel outside of Canada are also important risk factors for infection. People with weakened immune systems are at highest risk of infection.

Campylobacter infections occur throughout the year but tend to follow a seasonal pattern, increasing over the warmer months from June to October.

Campylobacteriosis cases by geographic area

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Figure: Annual age-standardized rate, campylobacteriosis, by geographic area, 2006–2015

Line graph depicting age-standardized rate, Campylobacter, by Geographic Area, 2006–2015. Data for this graph are located in the tables below.

Table: Annual age-standardized rate, campylobacteriosis, by geographic area, 2006–2015

Geographic Region2006200720082009201020112012201320142015
SDHU11.212.611.412.711.611.414.310.211.411.3
Northeast9.314.511.612.612.39.915.811.012.510.2
Ontario30.730.829.725.225.726.529.029.027.523.6

Table: Annual number of cases of campylobacteriosis, by geographic area, 2006–2015

Geographic Region2006200720082009201020112012201320142015
SDHU21262326242330212423
Northeast52826775715995657459
Ontario3874390937993255336735053896394237813274

Campylobacteriosis cases by sex

Key findings:

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Figure: Age-standardized rate, campylobacteriosis, by sex, Sudbury & District Health Unit (SDHU), 2006–2010 and 2011–2015
Bar graph depicting age-standardized rate, Campylobacter, by Sex, 2006–2010 and 2011–2015. Data for this graph are located in the tables below.

 Table: Age-standardized rate, campylobacteriosis, by sex, Sudbury & District Health Unit (SDHU), 2006–2010 and 2011–2015

SexRate per 100,000 2006-2010Rate per 100,000 2011-2015
Males11.311.7
Females12.711.8

Table: Annual number of cases of campylobacteriosis, by sex, Sudbury & District Health Unit (SDHU), 2006–2010 and 2011–2015

SexTotal Counts 2006-2010Total Counts 2011-2015Average Annual Counts 2006-2010Average Annual Counts 2011-2015
Males556011.012.0
Females656113.012.2

Campylobacteriosis cases by age group

Key findings:

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Figure: Campylobacteriosis, by age group, Sudbury & District Health Unit (SDHU), 2006–2010 and 2011–2015

Bar graph depicting rate, Campylobacter, by age, 2006–2010 and 2011– 2015. Data for this graph are located in the tables below.

Table: Rate of campylobacteriosis, by age group, Sudbury & District Health Unit (SDHU), 2006–2010 and 2011–2015

Age GroupRate per 100,000 2006-2010Rate per 100,000 2011-2015
0-199.35.2
20-4410.812.5
45-6413.814.1
65+15.116.2

Table: Annual number of campylobacteriosis, by age group, Sudbury & District Health Unit (SDHU), 2006–2010 and 2011–2015

Age GroupTotal Counts 2006-2010Total Counts 2011-2015Average Annual Counts 2006-2010Average Annual Counts 2011-2015
0-1921114.22.2
20-44353977.8
45-6441438.28.6
65+23284.65.6

This item was last modified on March 26, 2018