Infection Control.pdf - Bolton LEA Website

{PRIVATE }DiseaseUsual incubationperiod (days)Period of communicabilityMinimal Period of ExclusionCases (subject to Contactsclinical recovery)To be reported if anotifiable diseaseImportant to seekmedical adviceE.coli 0157 1-6 Whilst organism is in stool,but much more infectiouswhile symptomatic.< 5 years orchildren and adultswho cannotmaintain their ownhygiene- until 2consecutivenegative stoolshave beenobtained.Local HPU toadvise on siblingsattending primaryschools or daycentres.YESYES> 5 years andadults - untilclinically fit with nodiarrhoea for 48hoursYESFood Poisoning (inc.salmonella)varies dependingupon causeVaries according to causeUntil clinically fit.Until symptom freefor 48 hours.NoneYESYESGerman Measles(Rubella)13-20 From 7 days before to 6days after onset of rash.Most infectious 1-3 daysbefore onset.7 days from onsetof rashNoneNOYESGlandular Fever(InfectiousMononucleosis)30-50 At least 2 months butspread only by very closecontactNoneNoneNOGiardia 5-20 days Varies but more infectiouswhilst symptomatic.Until free fromsymptoms for 48hours.NoneNOYESCDC Guidelines for Schools - Final - May 2005.doc Page 43 of 62