GI Cases Investigated
1,336
Cases spanning eleven gastrointestinal illness categories.
Community Health / Communicable Disease
Communicable Disease Investigations: A Closer Look
Southeastern Idaho Public Health's Communicable Disease Investigation Program detects, investigates, and helps control the spread of infectious diseases. By identifying sources of infection and preventing additional transmission, the program protects public health and provides the community with information needed to stay safe and healthy.
Key Numbers
A quick snapshot of MMWR years 2019 through 2023.
Norovirus
446
The most frequently investigated GI illness in the report.
Confirmed Cases
768
Confirmed GI illness cases during the review period.
Largest Age Group
568
GI illness investigations involving people age 45 and older.
Visual Summary with Expandable Data
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Top Communicable Diseases Investigated
Respiratory syncytial virus was the most frequently investigated condition in the report, followed by chronic hepatitis C. COVID-19 was excluded because it was treated as a unique case.
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| Condition | Investigations |
|---|---|
| Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) | 1,400 |
| Hepatitis C, chronic | 831 |
| Norovirus | 446 |
| Campylobacteriosis | 331 |
| Hepatitis B virus infection, chronic | 276 |
MMWR means Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.
Gastrointestinal Illness Investigations
SIPH investigated 1,336 GI illness cases representing eleven illness categories. Norovirus, campylobacteriosis, and Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli accounted for the largest totals.
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| GI Illness | Investigations |
|---|---|
| Norovirus | 446 |
| Campylobacteriosis | 331 |
| Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli | 241 |
| Salmonellosis | 143 |
| Cryptosporidiosis | 79 |
| Giardiasis | 58 |
| Yersiniosis, non-pestis | 18 |
| Shigellosis | 8 |
| Waterborne illness | 8 |
| Foodborne illness, not otherwise specified | 3 |
| Listeriosis | 1 |
| Total | 1,336 |
County Distribution and Case Status
Bannock County accounted for 52.4% of GI illness investigations, followed by Bingham County at 25.1%. Most investigations were classified as confirmed cases.
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| County | Share |
|---|---|
| Bannock | 52.4% |
| Bingham | 25.1% |
| Franklin | 7.7% |
| Caribou | 4.5% |
| Bear Lake | 4% |
| Power | 3.7% |
| Oneida | 1.6% |
| Butte | 1% |
| Status | Cases |
|---|---|
| Confirmed cases | 768 |
| Probable diagnoses | 440 |
| Non-cases | 123 |
| Suspected infections | 5 |
| Total | 1,336 |
Age and Gender
People age 45 and older represented the largest age group in GI illness investigations. The gender distribution was 53% female and 47% male.
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| Age Range | Cases |
|---|---|
| Under 15 | 262 |
| 15-24 | 175 |
| 25-34 | 164 |
| 35-44 | 167 |
| 45 and older | 568 |
| Gender | Share |
|---|---|
| Female | 53% |
| Male | 47% |
Social Media Metrics
From April 1 through June 30, 2024, SIPH used Facebook, Instagram, and X to distribute public health information.
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| Platform | Followers | Posts | Interactions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7,800 | 106 | 1,700 | |
| 1,100 | 91 | 110 | |
| X | 678 | 74 | 17 |
Website Reach and Community Outreach
SIPH recorded 10,000 users, 39,000 page views, and 15,000 interactions from April through June 2024. Community booths reached at least 1,345 people from June through August 2024.
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| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Users | 10,000 |
| Page views | 39,000 |
| Interactions | 15,000 |
| Event | People Reached |
|---|---|
| Welcome Back Orange and Black | 355 |
| Chubbuck Days | 350 |
| American Falls Days | 200 |
| Bannock County Fair | 150 |
| Bannock County Overdose Awareness Event | 80 |
| ISU New Student Orientation | 70 |
| Steps for Change | 60 |
| Atomic Days | 50 |
| Oneida County Fair | 30 |
| Total shown | 1,345 |
Original Report Pages
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Page 1: Disease and GI Illness Investigations
Top communicable diseases, GI illness types, county distribution, case status, age, and gender.
Page 2: Media and Outreach
Social media metrics, website reach, and community outreach booth attendance.