410 Ind. Admin. Code 1-2.5-94

Current through November 6, 2024

Section 410 IAC 1-2.5-94 - Cysticercosis; specific control measures

Authority: IC 16-19-3-4; IC 16-41-2-1

Affected: IC 16-41-2; IC 16-41-9

Sec. 94.

The specific control measures for cysticercosis (infectious agent: Taenia solium) are as follows:

(1) An investigation by the local health officer shall:

(A) be performed within seventy-two (72) hours; and

(B) focus on source of exposure to:

(i) travel history (lifetime); and

(ii) identify and interview family members and household contacts to identify additional cases of cysticercosis or taeniasis (infection with Taenia solium).

(2) Standard precautions are required.

(3) Concurrent disinfection is not required.

(4) Quarantine is not required.

(5) Immunization is not available. Protection of contacts is not applicable.

(6) Case definition is established by the department.

410 IAC 1-2.5-94

Indiana State Department of Health; 410 IAC 1-2.5-94; filed 11/25/2015, 2:54 p.m.: 20151223-IR-410150039FRA

Readopted filed 11/12/2021, 8:41 a.m.: 20211208-IR-410210385RFA