For Class C infectious diseases, outbreaks, unusual incidents or epidemics must be reported by the end of the next business day. Examples might be histoplasmosis, pediculosis, scabies, or staphylococcal infections.

Outbreaks might be among these:

Community
Food-borne
Healthcare-associated
Institutional
Waterborne
Zoonotic

Class C Infectious Diseases are reported to the local Public Health jurisdiction of residence of the patient.  To report a Class C Infectious Disease to the Ashtabula County Health Department:

• • Call 440-576-6010, option 2, or

  • Fax Ohio Confidential Reportable Form to 440-576-0001, or

  • Scan and email Ohio Confidential Reportable Form to apeterson@ashtabulacountyhealth.com

NOTE:
Cases of AIDS (acquired immune deficiency syndrome), AIDS-related conditions, HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) infection, perinatal exposure to HIV, all CD4 T-lymphocyte counts and all tests used to diagnose HIV must be reported on forms and in a manner prescribed by the Director, Ohio Department of Health.