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Service Results for Tuberculosis

Components of the Surveillance Program

The primary components of the Surveillance Program

Infectious Disease Epidemiology: opening page

The Infectious Disease Epidemiology section is staffed by thirty epidemiologists and support staff who act as disease detectives to track the causes and consequences of infectious diseases.  The purpose of this section is to study the distribution of infectious diseases in the community and to carry out or coordinate programs that prevent the spread of communicable diseases.

Tuberculosis Control Program

Mission: To protect the health of the people of Louisiana by reducing tuberculosis-related morbidity and mortality in all areas of the state through prevention, detection, treatment, and education. Our program will provide a high level of care and services based on data and evidence-based decision making.
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Mailing Address: Louisiana Department of Health | P. O. Box 629 | Baton Rouge, LA 70821-0629
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