410 IAC 1-2.5-96 Ehrlichiosis; specific control measures

Sec. 96. The specific control measures for ehrlichiosis (infectious agent: Ehrlichiaor Anaplasma species) are as follows: (1) An investigation by the local health officer shall: (A) be performed within seventy-two (72) hours; and (B) include an interview with the patient to determine: (i) exposure to ticks; and (ii) the location of exposure for the previous four (4) weeks. Information gathered is useful in identifying foci of infected environments and public education campaigns on prevention. (2) Standard precautions are required. (3) Concurrent disinfection is required. All ticks shall be removed from the patient. (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.