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Communicable Disease
The Communicable Disease (CD) Team at Yamhill County Public Health monitors and investigates communicable diseases such as Hepatitis, E. Coli, Salmonella, and Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI), and provides case management for active cases of Tuberculosis (TB). TB treatment for active case management is available at no cost to the client. In addition, the CD Team performs outbreak investigations to stop the spread of diseases in the community and provides information and consultations with local healthcare facilities, schools, daycares, and providers, as needed.
An annual summary of communicable disease data at both the state and local levels can be found on the Oregon Health Authority's website. These annual summaries show counts of disease over time by many factors such as sex, race, ethnicity, and geography.
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Animal Bites & Rabies
Animal Bite Reporting is required by law for the purpose of assessing the risk of rabies exposure in a person bitten or otherwise exposed to animal saliva.
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HIV / AIDS
HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) is a virus that attacks the body’s immune system. If left untreated, HIV will lead to AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome).
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Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)
Sexual transmitted infections (STIs) are infections generally transmitted by sexual contact and are caused by bacteria, viruses, or parasites.
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Tuberculosis Control Program
Tuberculosis (TB) has been declining in the United States for the past decade. However, there is still concern of the emergence of multiple drug-resistant TB, making Public Health's role in identification and follow-up even more important.