Section 410IAC1-2.5-113. Leptospirosis; specific control measures

   The specific control measures for leptospirosis (infectious agent: Leptospira species) are as follows:

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

(A) for case ascertainment; and

(B) to identify potential sources of the infection, such as contaminated water or occupational exposure, including handling of infected animals.

(2) Standard precautions are required.

(3) Concurrent disinfection is required for articles soiled with urine.

(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 1-2.5-113; filed Nov 25, 2015, 2:54 p.m.: 20151223-IR-410150039FRA)