NAC441A.557. Hantavirus infection.

     1. 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.

     (Added to NAC by Bd. of Health, eff. 3-28-96)