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Infectious Disease Services

Florida Department of Health in DeSoto County

The Florida Department of Health in DeSoto County (FDOH-DeSoto) Disease Surveillance Branch works to protect and promote the health of all Floridians from infectious diseases through disease surveillance. This epidemiology-focused branch monitors disease trends and outbreaks in DeSoto County communities.

The FDOH-DeSoto Disease Surveillance Branch is engaged in a wide array of activities, including:

  • Surveillance and reporting of communicable diseases and conditions.
  • Investigation and interviewing of reportable disease cases.
  • Field investigation of disease, food or waterborne illnesses and/or outbreaks.
  • Analysis and distribution of public health data.
  • Counseling and education on Hepatitis A, B, and C as well as other reportable conditions. 
  • Screening, surveillance, and management of lead poisoning cases.
  • Education and consultation to the public (physicians, hospitals, childcare centers, nursing homes, schools, and other community institutions).
  • Consultation on rabies post-exposure treatment of animal bites (prophylaxis).