What are communicable diseases and why must they be reported?
A communicable disease is an illness that can be transmitted from person to person. Examples of communicable diseases include tuberculosis, E. coli O157:H7, hepatitis A, measles and AIDS. Reporting of communicable diseases is required by Wisconsin State Statute 252.05 and Wisconsin Administrative Code DHS 145. Individuals required to report communicable diseases include physicians, nurses, laboratory personnel, school and daycare personnel, and any others with knowledge of disease. Who is affected by communicable disease follow-up? Waukesha County Public Health Division is the agency designated by state law to receive reports of communicable disease in Waukesha County residents. Upon receipt, an investigation is conducted to determine the source of infection and to prevent further disease spread in the community. How are communicable diseases reported? Reports can be phoned, faxed and/or mailed to the Waukesha County Public Health Division. Communicable Disease Fact Sheets: Waukesha Co
