Section 410IAC1-2.5-115. Lyme disease; specific control measures

   The specific control measures for Lyme disease (infectious agent: Borrelia burgdorferi) are as follows:

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

(A) determine the location of exposure to ticks; and

(B) identify tick-infested areas.

(2) Standard precautions for hospitalized patients are required.

(3) Concurrent disinfection is required. All ticks shall be removed from the patient.

(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 1-2.5-115; filed Nov 25, 2015, 2:54 p.m.: 20151223-IR-410150039FRA)