15 MAC Pt. 2, Ch. 1, R. 1.17.7
Hepatitis
Cite as 15 Miss. Admin. Code Pt. 2, Ch. 1, R. 1.17.7
Hepatitis
1.
Class 1A case report required for hepatitis A.
a.
Patients with hepatitis A should be questioned as to whether they
work as a food-handler (including voluntary work) and whether
they have children in the household who attend a daycare center.
This information shall be a part of the case report.
b.
The local health officer shall prohibit persons infected or potentially
infected with hepatitis A from engaging in the preparation or
handling of foods or foodstuffs until said health officer is satisfied
that said persons are free of hepatitis A virus.
2.
Class 2 case report required for acute viral hepatitis other than hepatitis A.