410 Ind. Admin. Code 1-2.5-139

Current through May 29, 2024

Section 410 IAC 1-2.5-139 - Toxic shock syndrome; specific control measures

Authority: IC 16-19-3-4; IC 16-41-2-1

Affected: IC 16-41-2; IC 16-41-9

Sec. 139.

The specific control measures for toxic shock syndrome (staphylococcal) are as follows:

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

(A) Case ascertainment.

(B) Clinical findings.

(C) Culture results.

(D) Suspected source of infection.

(2) Standard precautions shall be followed.

(3) Sanitary disposal of blood and articles soiled with body discharges.

(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.

410 IAC 1-2.5-139

Indiana State Department of Health; 410 IAC 1-2.5-139; filed 11/25/2015, 2:54 p.m.: 20151223-IR-410150039FRA

Readopted filed 11/12/2021, 8:41 a.m.: 20211208-IR-410210385RFA