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Other infectious diseases

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1. Infectious disease and food poisoning

Infectious diseases are caused by bacteria, viruses, parasites or fungi and can be spread between people through physical contact.

We are notified by Public Health England via your GP if you have been confirmed as suffering from one of the following infectious diseases:

  • Campylobacter
  • E.Coli
  • Salmonella
  • Cryptosporidium
  • Giardia
  • Listeria
  • Shigella (Dysentery)

A member of the Food, Health and Safety team will contact you to complete a confidential questionnaire in order to investigate the source and give advice to prevent the spread of infection.