Pathogens
Last updated on September 2, 2026Information about preventing and controlling infections caused by different pathogens.
On this page
- Antimicrobial resistant organisms
- Carbapenemase-producing organism
- Gastrointestinal infections outbreak management
- High threat pathogens
- Measles
- Reportable communicable diseases
- Respiratory infections
Antimicrobial resistant organisms
Find resources about managing antimicrobial resistant pathogens.
- Antimicrobial Stewardship for Healthcare Professionals (BC Centre for Disease Control - BCCDC)
- Pan-Canadian Action Plan on Antimicrobial Resistance (Government of Canada)
Carbapenemase-producing organism
Learn more about managing certain types of bacteria that are resistant to antibiotics.
- Policy Communiqué: Carbapenemase Producing Organism Surveillance Protocol and Outbreak Management - July 2014 (PDF, 846KB)
- Find guidelines and other resources on the Provincial Infection Control Network of British Columbia (PICNet)
Gastrointestinal infections outbreak management
Learn about ways to prevent the spread of gastrointestinal infections.
- Policy Communiqué: Management of Clostridium difficile Infection Cases and Outbreaks - March 2013 (PDF, 437KB)
- Provincial guidelines for gastrointestinal infections (PICNet)
High threat pathogens
Learn about infection prevention and control (IPC) measures for managing high threat pathogens such as viral hemorrhagic fevers.
Measles
For information on measles in B.C., guidance on preventing the spread of disease for communities, including childcare, schools and summer camps, visit BCCDC's website.
For information about managing measles infection for health care providers, visit BCCDC’s website for health professionals.
For IPC guidance and resources for health workers, visit PICNet’s website.
Reportable communicable diseases
Learn about communicable diseases that are reportable in BC under the Public Health Act and find additional infectious disease resources.
Respiratory infections
IPC measures help to reduce respiratory infections in health care facilities and communities. Find provincial policies and guidelines on viral respiratory illnesses (VRI) and avian influenza.
Avian Influenza
IPC guidance for viral respiratory illness
- Return to Work and Exposure Management for Health Care Workers with Viral Respiratory Illness (Ministry of Health and PICNet) (PDF, 391KB)
- VRI in Acute Care and Ambulatory Health Care Settings (PICNet) (PDF, 644KB)
- Outbreak Guidance for VRI in Acute Care Settings (PICNet) (PDF, 724KB)
- VRI in Long-Term Care and Seniors’ Assisted Living Settings (Ministry of Health and PICNet) (PDF, 659KB)
- Outbreak Guidance for Viral Respiratory Illness in Long-Term Care Settings (PICNet) (PDF, 835KB)
- VRI in Home and Community Care (Ministry of Health and PICNet) (PDF, 598KB)
- VRI for Primary Care Practitioners and Community-Based Health Care Providers (PICNet) (PDF, 571KB)
- VRI in Community Immunization Clinics (Ministry of Health and PICNet) (PDF, 807KB)