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Herpes in Washington State
During recent years, DOH has received approximately
2,000 reports of initial genital HSV infection per year, for
an average rate of 33 per 100,000 population. During 2007,
there were 1,925 cases of initial genital herpes reported to
DOH. Neonatal Herpes: In Washington State,
population-based estimates of the incidence of neonatal
herpes infection are not generally available through any
source other than the provisional notification requirement.
However, between 1992 and 1996, 65 cases of neonatal
infection were identified through hospital discharge data
and through provisional reporting to DOH, averaging 11 cases
per year for that time period. The average annual incidence
rate for this period, 16.5 per 100,000 live births, compares
favorably with national incidence estimates. In 2006, there
were 6 neonatal herpes infections reported to DOH.
Purpose of Reporting and
Surveillance
- To assess trends in epidemic patterns, understand the
impact of the burden of disease on populations, the health
care infrastructure, and to better target population-level
disease prevention efforts.
Legal Reporting Requirements
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Health care
providers: initial genital and all neonatal infections
are notifiable to local health jurisdiction within 3
work days (WAC 246-101-101)
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Hospitals: no
requirements for reporting
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Laboratories:
no requirements for reporting
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Local health
jurisdictions: notify the Washington State Department of
Health (DOH), STD Services Section within 7 days of case
investigation completion; summary information required
within 21 days for all reported cases
Last
guideline update
June 2008 |
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