Section 410IAC1-2.5-91. Coccidioidomycosis; specific control measures  


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  •    The specific control measures for coccidioidomycosis (infectious agent: Coccidioides immitus and posadasi or Coccidioides species) are as follows:

    (1) An investigation by the local health officer shall be performed within seventy-two (72) hours.

    (2) Standard precautions are required for hospitalized patients.

    (3) Concurrent disinfection is required.

    (4) Quarantine is not required.

    (5) Immunization is not available. Protection of contacts is not applicable.

    (6) The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists set the standard clinical and laboratory case definition.

    (Indiana State Department of Health; 410 IAC 1-2.5-91; filed Nov 25, 2015, 2:54 p.m.: 20151223-IR-410150039FRA)