2-9 days Fecally contaminated foods. Identification of the virus in early acute stool samples. Supportive care, usually mild, self-limiting. Please call the state health department for more information on specific foodborne illnesses. However, physicians are highly encouraged to report foodborne illness that they may encounter in the event that an outbreak situation may be present.
Differences exist between states and territories as to which diseases and conditions are reportable.
Conditions Hepatitis A Notifiable Parasitic Foodborne Diseases and Conditions Cryptosporidiosis Cyclosporiasis Trichinosis References Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists. Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. Foodborne Illness Chart, Parasitic Agents Back to the Foodborne Primer Home Page . Copyright 1995-2001 American Medical Association. All rights reserved.