Section 410IAC1-2.5-140. Trichinosis; specific control measures

   The specific control measures for trichinosis (infectious agent: Trichinella spiralis) are as follows:

(1) An investigation by the local health officer shall be performed within seventy-two (72) hours. Collect food consumption history, concentrating on meats, for eight (8) to forty-five (45) days prior to the onset of symptoms. A travel history may provide leads to unusual foods or source of foods with increased risk. Identify and interview family members and others that the case normally shares meals with to identify additional cases.

(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) 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 1-2.5-140; filed Nov 25, 2015, 2:54 p.m.: 20151223-IR-410150039FRA)