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Health department reports measles wastewater testing, rising LTBI, tickborne illness and chlamydia cases
Summary
Staff reported that a wastewater team will offer measles testing in Viroqua; LTBI cases are rising and nurses are providing education; tick-borne illness and chlamydia case counts are increasing.
Health department staff briefed the board on current communicable-disease trends and testing initiatives. The minutes state: "Wastewater team will be offering measles testing in Viroqua." Staff also reported a rise in latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) cases and continued public-health nurse education for patients and providers. In addition, the department noted increases in tick-borne illness and chlamydia cases and shared respiratory surveillance data with the board.
Board members discussed surveillance priorities and the need for ongoing provider outreach and testing access. No formal motions or new programs were adopted at this meeting; staff will continue outreach and report back on trends and testing uptake at future meetings.
