Section 410IAC1-2.5-85. Brucellosis; specific control measures

   The specific control measures for brucellosis (infectious agent: Brucella species) are as follows:

(1) An investigation by the local health officer shall be performed immediately to trace infection to the common or individual source, usually:

(A) infected dogs, domestic goats, swine, or cattle;

(B) unpasteurized milk or dairy products (cheese) from cows and goats; or

(C) foreign travel.

Occupational exposures from slaughterhouses or others working with infected animal tissues or products should be considered. Animals suspected of being infected shall be managed according to requirements of the Indiana state board of animal health.

(2) Standard precautions for hospitalized patients shall be taken.

(3) Concurrent disinfection of purulent discharges shall be followed.

(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 1-2.5-85; filed Nov 25, 2015, 2:54 p.m.: 20151223-IR-410150039FRA)