Office of Infectious Disease Services
Infectious Disease Investigation Manual
This manual was designed to serve as a field guide to assist the local health departments in Arizona with epidemiological investigations of infectious diseases and prevention and control of epidemics. The handbook is divided in to two sections. The first section covers general information on preparing for and conducting epidemiological investigations. The second section includes more specific information on select diseases that typically occur in Arizona. A concise section was also included on bioterrorism because of the importance of initiating a rapid response. Information on all reportable diseases, including those not discussed in this manual, is located in the ADHS Case Definition for Public Health Surveillance.
SECTION I GENERAL INFECTIOUS DISEASE OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION INFORMATION
Guide to
Conducting Outbreak Investigations for Arizona
Appendices
- Outbreak
Investigation Team
- Supplies
Checklist
- Investigation
Forms Quick-Reference
- State
Laboratory Submission Forms
- Patient
Isolation Precautions
SECTION II OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION AND RESPONSE PROCEDURES FOR SELECT INFECTIOUS AGENTS
Bioterrorism Agents
- Immediate
Notification Protocols
- Category
A Bioterrorism Agents Quick Reference
- Management
Guidelines for Responders to Suspect Biological Agent/Suspicious Powder
Incidents
Botulism
Foodborne/Waterborne Illnesses
- Quick
Sheet
- Guide
to Confirming the Diagnosis in Foodborne Diseases
- Instructions
for Collecting Stool Specimens
- Investigation Forms
Vaccine Preventable Diseases
Haemophilus influenzae, serotype b (Hib)
- Quick
Sheet
- National
Bacterial Meningitis and Bacteremia Reporting Form
- Hib
in Children < 15 Years Reporting Form
Measles
Meningococcal
Mumps
Pertussis
Rubella
- Quick
Sheet
- Rash
Illness Investigation Form
- Congenital
Rubella Case Reporting Form
- Rash
Illness Chart
- Sample
School Alert Letter
Varicella
Instructions
for Collecting Nasopharyngeal Swab Specimens
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