A communicable disease is an infectious disease that can be transmitted through a disease-causing microbe traveling from one organism to another. A communicable disease can be caused by a virus, bacteria, parasite, or fungus.
You can receive guidance, counselling, and treatment for communicable diseases. Such diseases may include:
If you need guidance or assistance regarding communicable diseases, you can contact your local health station. If you live in Turku, you can also contact the Infectious Disease Control Unit.
This service is intended for all residents of the wellbeing services county of Southwest Finland.
The service is free of charge.