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New Haven, CT
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Dr. Jeff Topal
688-4634



Standard/Contact Precautions*

Cholera requires Standard Precautions *but requires the use of Contact Precautions for diapered or incontinent patients including children under 6 years of age.

Notify the YNHH Epidemiology and Infection Control Department immediately at 8-4634 for specific instructions for a suspected case.

Contact Precautions:

  • Private Room
  • Don and remove gown and gloves upon entering and exiting patient's room.
  • Dedicate non-critical patient care equipment.
Duration of Precautions: Duration of illness

Cholera is a Category 1 reportable disease. Report immediately by telephone on the day of recognition or strong suspicion of disease. Reports should be made to the:

  1. Connecticut Epidemiology Program (860) 509-7994
  2. local health department in which the patient resides

To initiate reporting, notify YNHH Department of Epidemiology and Infection Control at 8-4634.

Additional Information on Reportable Diseases


Last modified: February 24, 2003.



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