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MDCH Communicable Disease Frequently Asked Questions

This page provides a listing of frequently asked questions (FAQs) in the communicable disease realm. If you would like to suggest a question for the FAQ section, please do so under the Contact Us area of our website.

Question	Answer
Where can I find Michigan's Reportable Disease List?	The most recent version of the list, as well as other commonly used forms, can be found on our CD Resources & Forms page.
Is Salmonella isolated from urine a reportable condition?	Yes. Salmonella isolated from any clinical specimen indicates a reportable condition. Salmonella most typically causes diarrheal illness, but it can also cause focal infections at other sites. Salmonella bacteriuria more commonly occurs in females and may represent a primary urinary tract infection or secondary contamination from feces. See the CDC case definition at: http://www.cdc.gov/ncphi/disss/nndss/casedef/salmonellosis_current.htm for more information.
Where can I find the most recent Compendium of Measures to Prevent Disease Associated with Animals in Public Settings?	The Compendium of Measures to Prevent Disease Associated with Animals in Public Settings can be found on the Emerging Diseases website.
Where can I find the most recent MDSS guidance for Lyme Disease and Rabies?	For Lyme Disease, you can refer to the The 2008 Zoonotic and Vector Borne Disease Surveillance Report or find it under our Communicable Diseases A-Z page, look for Lyme Disease Reporting Guildelines for MDSS. For Rabies, you can find it under our Communicable Diseases A-Z page, look for MDCH Rabies Reporting Guildelines for MDSS.
Where can I find a laboratory where diagnostic testing may be available for 2009 Novel Influenza A (H1N1)?	A list of these labs can be found at the MDCH Bureau of Laboratories H1N1 Website. You can find it under the heading of "Michigan Laboratories At Which 2009 Novel Influenza PCR Diagnostic Testing May Be Available."