NAC 441A.557

Hantavirus infection.

Year: 2026Length: 89 wordsOfficial source

Cite as Nev. Admin. Code Sec. 441A.557

1. The health authority shall investigate each report of: (a) A case having a hantavirus infection, as identified by serological testing for hantaviral antibodies, immunohistochemistry studies, polymerase chain reaction studies or other appropriate laboratory studies; and (b) A suspected case having a hantavirus infection, as identified by the presence of symptoms consistent with hantavirus pulmonary syndrome. 2. The investigation required pursuant to subsection 1 must be conducted to: (a) Confirm the diagnosis; (b) Determine the extent of any outbreak of hantavirus; and (c) Determine the source of the infection.
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