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How to Report Diseases and Conditions in Louisiana
Reporting requirements include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Antibiotic Resistance Isolate Submissions Guidance for hospital labs
- Reference cultures required to be submitted to the State Public Health Laboratory for lab confirmation
- How to Report an Outbreak
- Louisiana Administrative Public Health Sanitary Code Title 51 (full text)
- Infectious Disease Reporting Information System User Manual (IDRIS2)
- Veterinary Reporting Requirements
- The COVID-19 conditions outlined below should be reported to LDH using a secure online portal at the following link: Respiratory Virus Reportable Condition Form
- Pediatric respiratory virus-associated mortality: All deaths occurring in individuals <18 years old who have a positive COVID-19, RSV, or influenza lab result (antigen or PCR).
- Pediatric hospitalizations: Hospitalizations in individuals <21 years old who have a positive COVID-19 lab result (antigen, PCR, or antibody). This includes any suspected cases of MIS-C (multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children).
- Respiratory Reporting Guidance
For more guidance, reach out to your Regional Epidemiologist found on this page or your Regional Disease Intervention Specialist found on this page. During non-business hours, on holidays, and on weekends, the on-call Epidemiologist is available at (800) 256-2748.