410 IAC 1-2.5-142 Tularemia; specific control measures

Sec. 142. The specific control measures for tularemia (infectious agent: Francisella tularensis) are as follows: (1) An investigation by the local health officer shall be performed immediately for the following: (A) Case ascertainment. (B) Identification of infection source. (2) Standard precautions for hospitalized patients are required, including drainage and secretion precautions for open lesions. (3) Concurrent disinfection is required for all discharges from the following: (A) Ulcers. (B) Lymph nodes. (C) Conjunctival sacs. (4) Quarantine is not required. (5) Immunization is not available. Protection of contacts is not applicable. (6) The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists set the standard clinical and laboratory case definition.