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Indiana Administrative Code (Last Updated: December 20, 2016) |
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Title 410. INDIANA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH |
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Article 410IAC1. COMMUNICABLE DISEASE CONTROL |
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Rule 410IAC1-2.5. Disease Reporting and Control |
Section 410IAC1-2.5-29. "Expedited partner therapy" or "EPT" defined
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"Expedited partner therapy" or "EPT" means the practice of treating sexual partners of patients diagnosed with a sexually transmitted disease (specifically chlamydia or gonorrhea, or both) without an intervening medical evaluation. EPT is a treatment option to increase the likelihood that sex partners get needed medication thus reducing the risk of reinfection and potential further dissemination of these diseases within the community. (Indiana State Department of Health; 410 IAC 1-2.5-29; filed Nov 25, 2015, 2:54 p.m.: 20151223-IR-410150039FRA)