Salmonella 1 1 Exclude until symptom free for 48 hours and two Exclude until one negative consecutive negative stools have been provided at faecal specimen has been least 48 hours apart provided 2, 3, 4 Exclude until symptom free for 48 hours Shigella 1, 2, 3, 4 1, 2, 3, 4 Exclude until symptom free for 48 hours and two Exclude one negative consecutive negative stools have been provided at faecal specimen has been least 48 hours apart provided and paratyphi 1, 2, 3, 4 and school children* 1, 2, 3, 4 and all household, Exclude until symptom free for 48 hours and two close and travel contacts consecutive negative stools have been provided at required to provide one least 48 hours apart after completing treatment with negative faecal sample effective antibiotics. If not treated with effective antibiotics, no earlier than 1 month after onset of symptoms. * Schoolchildren: Until clearance criteria are satisfied or as discussed with the medical officer of health. VTEC/STEC 1, 2, 3, 4 1, 2, 3, 4 Exclude until symptom free for 48 hours and two Exclude until one negative consecutive negative stools have been provided at faecal specimen has been least 48 hours apart provided References and further information ESR. 2012. Guidelines for Investigating Communicable Disease Outbreaks. Porirua: Institute of Environmental Science & Research Limited. Appendix 3: Patient information Health education resources Pamphlets, posters and other resources available from the Ministry of Health at . Food safety practices The Ministry for Primary Industries The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) administers legislation covering food for sale on the New Zealand market, primary processing of animal products and official
Salmonella 1 Exclude until symptom free for 48 hours and two consecutive negative stools have been provided at least 48 hours apart 2, 3, 4 Exclude until symptom free for 48 hours 1 Exclude until one negative faecal specimen has been provided Shigella 1, 2, 3, 4 Exclude until symptom free for 48 hours and two consecutive negative stools have been provided at least 48 hours apart 1, 2, 3, 4 Exclude one negative faecal specimen has been provided and paratyphi 1, 2, 3, 4 and school children* Exclude until symptom free for 48 hours and two consecutive negative stools have been provided at least 48 hours apart after completing treatment with effective antibiotics. If not treated with effective antibiotics, no earlier than 1 month after onset of symptoms. * Schoolchildren: Until clearance criteria are satisfied or as discussed with the medical officer of health. 1, 2, 3, 4 and all household, close and travel contacts required to provide one negative faecal sample VTEC/STEC 1, 2, 3, 4 Exclude until symptom free for 48 hours and two consecutive negative stools have been provided at least 48 hours apart 1, 2, 3, 4 Exclude until one negative faecal specimen has been provided References and further information ESR. 2012. Guidelines for Investigating Communicable Disease Outbreaks. Porirua: Institute of Environmental Science & Research Limited. Appendix 3: Patient information Health education resources Pamphlets, posters and other resources available from the Ministry of Health at . Food safety practices The Ministry for Primary Industries The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) administers legislation covering food for sale on the New Zealand market, primary processing of animal products and official