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Infectious diseases

Local GPs are required to notify us of a number of infectious diseases, including Salmonella, E Coli, Campylobacter etc.

In addition information is available on special treatment licensing.

We investigate the source of the infection, particularly if it arises from:-

a food premises within the Borough
a work activity
a leisure activity

Where we are notified of a case, we usually send out a questionaire to the patient to gather more information, where required we may visit the patient and gather that information in person.

In a few cases formal action may arise out of a notification, such as the service of a Notice or even prosecution. But in all cases the details are sent to the Communicable Diseases Surveilance Centre of Colindale where regional or national trends are complied.

Further information is available on the Health Protection Agency website.

Below are details on specific infectious diseases:-

Clostridium difficile