Section 441A.557 - Hantavirus infection1. The health authority shall investigate each report of: (a) A case having a hantavirus infection, as identified by serological testing for hantaviral antibodies, immunohistochemistry studies, polymerase chain reaction studies or other appropriate laboratory studies; and(b) A suspected case having a hantavirus infection, as identified by the presence of symptoms consistent with hantavirus pulmonary syndrome.2. The investigation required pursuant to subsection 1 must be conducted to: (a) Confirm the diagnosis;(b) Determine the extent of any outbreak of hantavirus; and(c) Determine the source of the infection.Nev. Admin. Code § 441A.557
Added to NAC by Bd. of Health, eff. 3-28-96