Surveillance of salmonellosis (Salmonella)
Learn about salmonellosis surveillance.
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How many cases of salmonellosis are there in Canada?
Between 2009 and 2013, an average of 6,500 cases of salmonellosis were reported annually in Canada.
Access the national surveillance data for Canada.
How does Canada monitor salmonellosis cases?
Salmonellosis is a nationally notifiable disease in all provinces and territories.
Cases are reported to:
- provincial or territorial departments of health
- the federal government, if they meet the national case definition
Canada uses different surveillance systems to monitor cases of food-borne illness. These include: