Section R9-6-374. Streptococcus pneumoniae Infection

Case control measures: A local health agency shall:

1.        If a reported Streptococcus pneumoniae infection case or suspect case is five or more years of age:

a.        Confirm the diagnosis of Streptococcus pneumoniae infection for each reported Streptococcus pneumo- niae infection case or suspect case who is five or more years of age; and

b.        For each Streptococcus pneumoniae infection case who is five or more years of age, submit to the Department, as specified in Article 2, Table 4, the information required under R9-6-206(C); and

2.        If a reported Streptococcus pneumoniae infection case or suspect case is under five years of age:

a.        Conduct an epidemiologic investigation for each reported Streptococcus pneumoniae infection case or suspect case who is under five years of age; and

b.        For each Streptococcus pneumoniae infection case who is under five years of age, submit to the Depart- ment, as specified in Article 2, Table 4, the informa- tion required under R9-6-206(D).

Historical Note

Section R9-6-374 renumbered from R9-6-366 effective April 4, 1997 (Supp. 97-2). Former R9-6-374 renum- bered to R9-6-386; new R9-6-374 renumbered from R9- 6-366 and amended by final rulemaking at 10 A.A.R.

3559, effective October 2, 2004 (Supp. 04-3). Former R9- 6-374 renumbered to R9-6-381; new R9-6-374 made by final rulemaking at 14 A.A.R. 1502, effective April 1,

2008 (Supp. 08-2).