MONTGOMERY COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
(MISSOURI)
The purpose of the communicable disease program at Montgomery County Health Department is to prevent a county outbreak of a contagious disease.
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Disease surveillance reports are collected from local schools and physicians weekly. |
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Certain communicable diseases are mandated by law to be reported to the health department in a timely manner. |
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Once those reports are received by the health department, which could include suspected or confirmed communicable diseases, they are investigated, and individuals are instructed as necessary and appropriate follow-up and treatment given. |
Examples of communicable diseases include, but are not limited to:
Tuberculosis
Hepatitis A, B, and C
Rabies
Listeriosis
Meningococcal Diseases
Salmonella
West Nile Virus
Pertussis and other vaccine preventable diseases.
Information about any communicable disease is available from Montgomery County Health Department.
HIV/STD SERVICES
HIV
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By appointment |
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Screening for necessity of testing |
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Confidential counseling regarding decreasing risk behaviors |
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Referral as needed |
STD – Sexually Transmitted Diseases
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By appointment |
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Screening for necessity of testing |
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Montgomery County Health Department test for Chlamydia and Gonorrhea |
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Referral as needed for other testing |
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Counsel regarding decreasing risk behaviors and test results |
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Tracking and treating contacts/partners to routine positive test |
SYPHILIS
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By appointment |
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Blood draw |
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Limited testing |
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Screening for necessity of testing |
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Counsel regarding decreasing risk behaviors and test results |
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Referral as needed |