Enteric Disease Statistics

Enteric diseases are caused by bacterial, viral, or parasitic organisms that are shed in the feces and can be spread person-to-person or through contaminated food and water. Symptoms of enteric diseases usually include nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. 

There were 150 enteric disease cases reported during 2011. Salmonellosis was the most frequently reported enteric disease with 39 cases (26.0%), followed by campylobacteriosis with 33 cases (22.0%), giardiasis with 23 cases (15.3%), norovirus with 20 cases (13.3%) and cryptosporidiosis with 19 cases (12.7%).

Enteric Diseases, Davis County, 2011

Over half of the cases were males (59.3%) and rates of illness were highest among the young (0-19 years) and the very old (80+) years.

Incidence of Enteric Diseases by Age Group, Davis County, 2011

Enteric diseases were reported among residents of every city within Davis County except Fruit Heights and Sunset.  The rate by city varied, but the average rate of enteric diseases was 4.8 per 10,000 residents.

Incidence of Enteric Diseases by City, Davis County, 2011

 Enteric diseases are reported year-round, with a higher incidence during the summer months.

Enteric Diseases by Month Reported, Davis County, 2011