Humans/animals are the reservoir (i.e. reptiles - turtles/lizards, transovarial transmission in chickens -> eggs or "kissing" pet chickens.).
Fecal-oral transmission or ingestion of contaminated water/food
Food-borne illness
Infectious colitis
Bacteremia and endovascular infection
Intra-abdominal abscess
Generally a self-limited illness which should not be treated with antibiotics - treat if immunosuppressed/bacteremic, high fever, or hospitalized or infants less than 3 months of age.
Notify Medical Officer of Health (Reportable)
