- Collect human samples for laboratory
analysis:
If suspected food item(s) are available,
instruct the individual not to ingest or discard food, but to
keep refrigerated. Arrangements will be made to collect and analyze
the food samples pending further investigation.
Questions regarding sample collecting/laboratory
testing may be directed to the Division of Microbiology @ 701-328-5262.
- Query whether there are other
ill persons.*
- Contact the Division of Disease
Control, North Dakota Department of Health (NDDH)
Tel 800-472-2180 or 328-2378.
Please provide the following information:
- Brief description of the situation
- Name(s) of patient(s)
- Address, telephone number
- Age, sex
- Onset of symptoms (date, time)
- Description of symptoms
- Samples obtained
- Treatment/medication(s)
- Hospitalization status
- Other available information (other
ill persons, possible food sources, etc.)
- Name of physician (if different
than reporter), address, telephone number
- The Division of Disease Control
will notify appropriate local health department.
- Additional assistance is available
from:
- Local Health Department
- Division of Food and Lodging, NDDH
@ 800-472-2927