Salmonellosis

Salmonellosis is a disease caused by bacteria belonging to the family Salmonella. Symptoms of salmonellosis include headache, abdominal pain, fever, diarrhea, nausea and vomiting. It is spread by consuming contaminated food or water, or though contact with an infected animal or person. 

The following graph shows the number of salmonellosis cases in Simcoe Muskoka between 2000 and 2008. There are many factors that influence how many cases are reported to the health unit, as explained on the Infectious Diseases page.

The following graph shows the incidence rate of salmonellosis in Simcoe Muskoka and Ontario between 2000 and 2008.

The incidence rate in Simcoe Muskoka is lower than the Ontario rate for most years. In 2004, the Simcoe Muskoka incidence rate increased although a common source of infection was not identified. The increase in the Ontario rate in 2005 was caused by the consumption of contaminated bean sprouts.