ORS collects data on these types of outbreaks in the United States: Waterborne disease outbreaks – all outbreaks of respiratory, skin, enteric or other types of illness spread primarily through water, including water that people drink, swim in, or use for other purposes Foodborne disease outbreaks – all outbreaks of enteric illness spread through food Person-to-person transmitted disease outbreaks – all outbreaks of enteric illness spread directly from one person to another through direct contact, such as by handshake or kissing Animal contact disease outbreaks – all outbreaks of enteric illness spread to humans from contact with animals, such as a pet turtle or frog, or their environments Environmental contamination outbreaks – all outbreaks of enteric illness spread through contact with other environmental sources, such as dirty linens or surfaces that people touch in bathrooms. Other enteric illness outbreaks – all outbreaks of enteric illness spread through other or unknown means. - cdc.gov/nors/about.html
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