Section R9-6-312. Chagas Infection and Related Disease (American Trypanosomiasis)

Case control measures: A local health agency shall:

1.        Conduct an epidemiologic investigation of each reported Chagas infection or disease case or suspect case; and

2.        For each Chagas infection or disease case:

a.        Submit to the Department, as specified in Article 2, Table 4, the information required under R9-6- 206(D); and

b.        Provide to the Chagas infection or disease case or ensure that another person provides to the Chagas infection or disease case health education that includes:

i.         The treatment options for Chagas infection or disease,

ii.        Where the Chagas infection or disease case may receive treatment for Chagas infection or disease, and

iii.      For women of childbearing age, the risks of transmission of Chagas infection or disease to a fetus.

Historical Note

Adopted effective October 19, 1993 (Supp. 93-4). Former R9-6-312 renumbered to R9-6-315; new R9-6-312 renumbered from R9-6-309 and amended by final rulemaking at 10 A.A.R. 3559, effective October 2, 2004 (Supp. 04-3). Former R9-6-312 renumbered to R9-6-314; new R9-6-312 made by final rulemaking at 14 A.A.R.

1502, effective April 1, 2008 (Supp. 08-2).