R9-6-341. Giardiasis

Case control measures: A local health agency shall: 1. Exclude a giardiasis 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: i. Treatment for giardiasis is initiated and diarrhea has resolved, or ii. The local health agency has determined that the case or suspect case is unlikely to infect other individuals; and b. Using an aquatic venue for two weeks after diarrhea has resolved; 2. Conduct an epidemiologic investigation of each reported giardiasis case or suspect case; and 3. For each giardiasis case, submit to the Department, as specified in Table 2.4, the information required under R9- 6-206(D).