1. 1. Conduct an epidemiologic investigation of each reported amebiasis outbreak;

2. 2. Exclude an amebiasis case or suspect case with diarrhea from:

   1. a. Working as a food handler, caring for children in or attending a child care establishment, or caring for patients or residents in a health care institution until:

      1. i. Diarrhea has resolved, or
      2. ii. The local health agency has determined that the amebiasis case or suspect case is unlikely to infect other individuals; and
   2. b. Using an aquatic venue for two weeks after diarrhea has resolved;
3. 3. Submit to the Department the information required under R9-6-206(E).

Outbreak control measures: A local health agency shall:

Historical Note

Renumbered from R9-6-706 and amended effective October 19, 1993 (Supp. 93-4). Former R9-6-306 renumbered to R9-6-309; new R9-6-306 renumbered from R9-6-304 and amended by final rulemaking at 10 A.A.R. 3559, effective October 2, 2004 (Supp. 04-3). Former R9-6-306 renumbered to R9-6-307; new R9-6-306 renumbered from R9-6-305 and amended by final rulemaking at 14 A.A.R. 1502, effective April 1, 2008 (Supp. 08-2). Section R9-6-306 renumbered to R9-6-308; new Section R9-6-306 renumbered from R9-6-305 and amended by final rulemaking at 23 A.A.R. 2605, effective January 1, 2018 (Supp. 17-3). Amended by final rulemaking at 31 A.A.R. 1317 (April 25, 2025), effective June 2, 2025 (Supp. 25-2).