Indiana Administrative Code
Title 410 - INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Article 1 - COMMUNICABLE DISEASE CONTROL
Rule 2.5 - Disease Reporting and Control
Section 2.5-108 - Histoplasma capsulatum; specific control measures
Universal Citation: 410 IN Admin Code 2.5-108
Current through March 20, 2024
Authority: IC 16-19-3-4; IC 16-41-2-1
Affected: IC 16-41-2; IC 16-41-9
Sec. 108.
The specific control measures for Histoplasma capsulatum (infectious agent: Histoplasma capsulatum) are as follows:
(1) An investigation by the local health officer shall:
(A) be performed within
seventy-two (72) hours;
(B)
determine potential sources of exposure; and
(C) evaluate the potential for occupational
exposure and, in the event of two (2) or more cases, for evidence of infection
from a common environmental source.
(2) Standard precautions for hospitalized patients shall be instituted. Isolation is not required for others.
(3) Concurrent disinfection is required for the following:
(A) Sputum.
(B) Equipment and articles soiled with
sputum.
Terminal cleaning is also required.
(4) Quarantine is not required.
(5) Immunization is not available. Protection of contacts is not applicable.
(6) Case definition is established by the department.
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