Contact Precautions
Aerobic gram negative rod
Humans/animals are the reservoir (i.e. reptiles - turtles/lizards)
Fecal-oral transmission or ingestion of contaminated water/food
Generally a self-limited illness which should not be treated with antibiotics. Treat if immunosuppressed/bacteremic, high fever, or hospitalized.
Food handlers require proof of clearance prior to returning to work.
Pathogens
