The mission of the Infectious Diseases Division is to deliver relevant, accurate and timely laboratory data and information, and to conduct applied research in support of public health programs and our health care partners for bacterial, fungal, parasitic and viral diseases.

Patricia A. Somsel, Dr.P.H., S.M. (A.S.C.P.) , Division Director
517-335-8067
somselp@michigan.gov

The Division of Infectious Diseases at the Michigan Department of Community Health is composed of two sections,  Microbiology and Virology.

Public Health Laboratory Data.

This State of Michigan site provides visitors with information and data on emerging diseases such as bovine tuberculosis, West Nile virus, chronic wasting disease, rabies, lyme disease and various foodborne illnesses.

Microbiology
Contact: James T. Rudrik, Ph.D., Section Director
517-335-9641
rudrikj@michigan.gov

Virology
Contact: Anthony Muyombwe, Ph.D., Section Director

517-335-8099

MuyombweA@michigan.gov

 

Rev. 10/06