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Infectious Disease Services
Florida Department of Health in Sumter County
- 352-569-3102
- DLCHD60WebManager@flhealth.gov
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Mailing Address
P.O. Box 98
Bushnell, FL 33513
Services
There are numerous infectious diseases and conditions of public health importance that are reportable to the Department of Health. The Florida Department of Health in Sumter County hosts a variety of programs designed to protect the health of the public. These programs include:
Epidemiology
The Epidemiology Program carries out a number of activities to identify diseases, assess the health of Sumter County residents and visitors, and develop recommendations to control diseases and improve the overall health status in the county. There are over 90 diseases and conditions listed as reportable. Outbreaks of any disease, any case, cluster of cases, or exposure to an infectious disease, condition, or agent found in the general community or setting (e.g. school) should also be reported. The Epidemiology Program also investigates animal bites and performs Rabies surveillance.
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
The STD Program is charged with identifying populations at increased risk for infection in an effort to reduce their chances of developing a sexually transmitted disease, transmitting it others, and/or developing related complications. Disease Intervention Specialists (DIS) provide screening, testing, education, partner notification, and referral services in Sumter County.
HIV/AIDS
The HIV/AIDS Program coordinates countywide HIV/AIDS prevention and care services for Sumter County residents. The HIV/AIDS Program consists of these components: Prevention, Care & Support Services, Data & Disease Reporting, and an HIV/AIDS Linkage Program.
Tuberculosis
The Tuberculosis (TB) Program offers a variety of services geared towards the prevention and control of TB. Program staff are responsible for identifying active and latent TB cases, providing Direct Observed Therapy (DOT), notifying contacts, and educating the public about TB.
Hepatitis
The Florida Department of Health in Sumter County provides no cost hepatitis vaccination and testing to adults who meet eligibility requirements. The Hepatitis Program provides education, screening, counseling, and referrals.
Contact Information
To report a notifiable disease or condition, please call 352-569-3143 or 352-569-3115 during business hours. If it is after hours, please call 352-303-6237 to reach our on-call line. Our confidential fax number is 352-512-6555.
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