Yersinia enterocolitica (Yersiniosis)

Alaska Surveillance Data

Yersinia enterocolitica are bacteria that cause gastrointestinal illness, with symptoms like watery diarrhea, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and fever. The bacteria are spread by eating contaminated food or by having contact with a person who has prepared contaminated food. Pork and pork products are commonly associated with Yersinia infections.

Resources for the General Public

• Yersinia Fact Sheet
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Yersiniosis Webpage

Resources for Healthcare Providers

• Printable Yersiniosis Questionnaire
• Fillable Yersiniosis Questionnaire
• Reporting requirements - Yersiniosis is a reportable condition. Follow this link for details on how to report.
• Yersiniosis case definition
• Laboratory – Testing Requests
• Browse the Epidemiology Bulletin Archive for bulletins associated with Yersinia

For a snapshot of five year disease activity for select diseases in Alaska, click here