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Yersiniosis is an infection caused mostly by eating raw or undercooked pork that is contaminated with the bacteria. Pigs are the main animals that spreads the disease but it can be found in rodents, rabbits, sheep, cattle, horses, dogs and cats. People can occasionally become infected after drinking milk or water that is contaminated with infected animal feces.

Reporting

For information on how to report a disease click here. For any questions, please contact the appropriate health authority by phone or review the website for additional information.

Carson City, Douglas and Lyon Counties
Carson City Health & Human Services (CCHHS)
(775) 887-2190
Website

Clark County
Southern Nevada Health District (SNHD)
(702) 759-1300
Website

Washoe County
Washoe County Health District (WCHD)
(775) 328-2447
Website

All Other Counties
Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health (DPBH)
(775) 400-0333
Website

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