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

To contact the Section of Environmental Epidemiology and Toxicology (SEET) about mold, other indoor environmental concerns, or private well testing call (888) 293-7020. Click here for more information. 

Fungal Disease Awareness Week (FDAW) is September 16-20, 2024

• Annual Infectious Disease Surveillance Reports                           
• Antimicrobial Resistance           
• Arboviral Disease (see also West Nile Virus)
• Disease-specific Public Information Sheets  
• Foodborne / Waterborne Disease
• Fungal / Mycotic Disease
• Healthcare-associated Infections (HAI)         
• Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses                                          
• Louisiana Morbidity Report  (LMR)                                                      
• One Health and Rabies Information    
• Parasitic Vectorborne Disease   
• Regional Public Health Epidemiologists     
• Reporting Infectious Diseases   
• Schools   
• State Epidemiologist  
• Syndromic Surveillance  
• Tickborne Disease    
• Veterinary                                   
• West Nile Virus