Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 511 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
Chapter 511-2 - DISEASE SURVEILLANCE AND CONTROL
Subject 511-2-4 - REPORTING OF VENEREAL DISEASES
Rule 511-2-4-.01 - Definitions

Universal Citation: GA Rules and Regs r 511-2-4-.01

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through March 20, 2024

Unless a different meaning is required by the context, the following terms as used in these Rules shall have the meaning hereinafter respectively ascribed to same:

(a) "Department" means the Georgia Department of Public Health.

(b) "Venereal Disease" is any case of syphilis, gonorrhea or chancroid.

(c) "Case of Venereal Disease" is any person diagnosed as having a venereal disease.

(d) "Test" is any laboratory procedure conducted for the purpose of aiding in the discovery or diagnosis of a venereal disease.

(e) "Reactive or Positive Test" means any laboratory result suggesting the presence of venereal disease.

O.C.G.A. Secs. 31-2A-6, 31-12-2, 31-17-2, 31-17-4, 31-17-4.1, 31-17-4.2, 31-17-5, 31-17-6.

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