R9-6-331. Cryptosporidiosis

A. Case control measures: A local health agency shall: 1. Exclude a cryptosporidiosis case or suspect case with diarrhea from: a. Working as a food handler, caring for patients or residents in a health care institution, or caring for children in or attending a child care establishment until diarrhea has resolved; and b. Using an aquatic venue for two weeks after diarrhea has resolved; 2. Conduct an epidemiologic investigation of each reported cryptosporidiosis case or suspect case; and 3. For each cryptosporidiosis case, submit to the Department, as specified in Table 2.4, the information required under R9-6-206(D). B. Environmental control measures: A local health agency shall conduct a sanitary inspection or ensure that a sanitary inspection is conducted of each facility or location regulated under 9 A.A.C. 8 that is associated with an outbreak of cryptosporidiosis.