These guidelines have been produced to assist in the investigation of both sporadic cases and outbreaks of gastrointestinal illness. They are designed in a manner which guides investigations from the time of notification, through the initial investigation to the control and clean-up phases. The guidelines also outline further strategies to prevent future cases and identify educational opportunities.
1. Introduction
2. Roles
The document below contains a print version of all the information in this section of the web site.
Guidelines for the investigation of gastrointestinal illness (1.4mb, pdf)
Last updated: 15 January, 2008
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Public Health Branch,
Rural & Regional Health & Aged Care Services Division of the
Victorian State Government, Department of Human Services, Australia
