Form MSRM140125.01 Attachment A Contact Investigation - Acute Hepatitis a - Oklahoma

What Is Form MSRM140125.01 Attachment A?

This is a legal form that was released by the Oklahoma Department of Corrections - a government authority operating within Oklahoma. As of today, no separate filing guidelines for the form are provided by the issuing department.

FAQ

Q: What is the purpose of Form MSRM140125.01 Attachment A?
A: The purpose of Form MSRM140125.01 Attachment A is to conduct a contact investigation for acute Hepatitis A in Oklahoma.

Q: What is a contact investigation?
A: A contact investigation is the process of identifying and contacting individuals who may have been exposed to a contagious disease, such as acute Hepatitis A.

Q: What is acute Hepatitis A?
A: Acute Hepatitis A is a contagious liver infection caused by the Hepatitis A virus.

Q: How is Hepatitis A transmitted?
A: Hepatitis A is usually transmitted through contaminated food or water, or close contact with an infected person.

Q: What are the symptoms of acute Hepatitis A?
A: Symptoms of acute Hepatitis A may include fever, fatigue, loss of appetite, nausea, abdominal pain, jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes), dark urine, and pale stools.

Q: How can Hepatitis A be prevented?
A: Hepatitis A can be prevented by practicing good hygiene, such as washing hands thoroughly, getting vaccinated, and avoiding contact with contaminated food or water.

Q: Who should be included in a contact investigation for acute Hepatitis A?
A: The contact investigation should include individuals who had close contact with the person diagnosed with acute Hepatitis A, such as household members, sexual partners, and close contacts in a daycare or school setting.

Q: What information should be collected during a contact investigation?
A: During a contact investigation, information such as name, contact information, dates of exposure, symptoms, and vaccination status should be collected for each contact identified.

Q: What actions should be taken for contacts identified during a contact investigation?
A: Contacts identified during a contact investigation should be evaluated for their risk of infection, offered vaccination if not previously vaccinated, and monitored for symptoms.