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New Haven, CT
06504 USA

Dr. Jeff Topal
688-4634



Standard/Contact Precautions*

Campylobacteriosis/Campylobacter Gastroenteritis requires Standard Precautions *but requires the use of Contact Precautions in diapered or incontinent patients including children under 6 years of age.

Contact Precautions:

  • Private Room
  • Don and remove gown and gloves upon entering and exiting patient's room.
  • Wash hands after removal of gown/gloves.
  • Dedicate non-critical patient care equipment.

Duration of Precautions: Duration of infection

Campylobacteriosis/Campylobacter gastroenteritis is a Category 2 reportable disease. Report by mail within 12 hours of recognition or strong suspicion to both local and State Health Departments:

Connecticut Department of Public Health
Epidemiology Program
410 Capitol Ave., MS#11 EPI, PO Box 340308
Hartford, CT 06134-0308
To initiate reporting, notify YNHH Department of Epidemiology and Infection Control at 8-4634.

Additional Information on Reportable Diseases
Last modified: February 24, 2003.



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