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Communicable diseases

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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:

  • food poisoning, i.e. intestinal infections transmitted through ...

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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.

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To whom and on what terms

This service is intended for all residents of the wellbeing services county of Southwest Finland.

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The wellbeing services county of Southwest Finland

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The wellbeing services county of Southwest Finland
Text edited by: The wellbeing services county of Southwest Finland
Updated: 5/9/2025