R9-6-320. Chagas Infection and Related Disease (American Trypanosomiasis)

Case control measures: A local health agency shall: 1. Conduct an epidemiologic investigation of each reported Chagas infection or disease case or suspect case; and 2. For each Chagas infection or disease case: a. Submit to the Department, as specified in Table 2.4, the information required under R9-6-206(D); and b. Provide to the Chagas infection or disease case or ensure that another person provides to the Chagas infection or disease case health education that includes: i. The treatment options for Chagas infection or disease, ii. Where the Chagas infection or disease case may receive treatment for Chagas infection or disease, and iii. For women of childbearing age, the risks of transmission of Chagas infection or disease to a fetus.