Infectious Disease Epidemiology Program
(800) 256-2748  (24 hours/ 7 days)

The Infectious Disease Epidemiology (IDEPI) section is staffed by epidemiologists and support staff who track the causes and consequences of infectious diseases. The purpose of the section is to study the distribution of infectious diseases in the community and to carry out or coordinate programs to prevent and mitigate the spread of communicable diseases. The Infectious Disease Epidemiology Program is funded through cooperative agreements with the State of Louisiana and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 

Connect With Us:    oph.idepi@la.gov

Infectious Disease Resources

• Annual Infectious Disease Surveillance Reports                           
• Antibiotic Sensitivity           
• Arboviral Disease (see also West Nile Virus)
• COVID-19 Guidance
• Disease Information - Public Information Pages & Summary Pages 
• Foodborne / Waterborne Disease
• Fungal / Mycotic Disease
• Healthcare-associated Infections (HAI)         
• Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses                                                    
• Louisiana Morbidity Report  (LMR)                                                   
• MRSA        
• One Health and Rabies Information    
• Parasitic Vector-borne Disease   
• Regional Public Health Epidemiologists     
• Reporting Infectious Diseases   
• Schools   
• Special Studies 
• State Epidemiologist  
• Syndromic Surveillance - LEEDS (Louisiana Early Event Detection System) 
• Tickborne Disease                                       
• West Nile Virus