Louisiana Department of Health & Hospitals | Bruce Greenstein, Secretary

Infectious Disease Epidemiology Program

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.

The Infectious Disease Epidemiology Program is funded through cooperative agreements with the State of Louisiana and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The program is also involved in several collaborative efforts with Louisiana State University Veterinary School and Tulane University School of Public Health.

For more about Infectious Disease Epidemiology  click here.
For common questions related to infectious disease click here.
For contact information click here.

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• Epidemiology Manual                                                                      Born Between 1945-1965? 
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• Annual Infectious Disease Surveillance Reports                                     Next Learnlinc
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• Foodborne / Waterborne Disease                                                           June 21, 2013 - 11AM
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