Indiana Administrative Code
Title 410 - INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Article 1 - COMMUNICABLE DISEASE CONTROL
Rule 2.5 - Disease Reporting and Control
Section 2.5-94 - Cysticercosis; specific control measures
Universal Citation: 410 IN Admin Code 2.5-94
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. 94.
The specific control measures for cysticercosis (infectious agent: Taenia solium) are as follows:
(1) An investigation by the local health officer shall:
(A) be performed within
seventy-two (72) hours; and
(B)
focus on source of exposure to:
(i) travel
history (lifetime); and
(ii)
identify and interview family members and household contacts to identify
additional cases of cysticercosis or taeniasis (infection with Taenia
solium).
(2) Standard precautions are required.
(3) Concurrent disinfection is not 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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