This is a legal form that was released by the California Department of Public Health - a government authority operating within California. As of today, no separate filing guidelines for the form are provided by the issuing department.
Q: What is a CDPH8555 form?
A: CDPH8555 is a form used to report cases of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) and/or Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS) in California.
Q: What is Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC)?
A: STEC is a type of E. coli bacteria that produces toxins that can cause severe illness, including diarrhea and potentially life-threatening complications.
Q: What is Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS)?
A: HUS is a condition that can develop after an STEC infection and can cause kidney failure and other serious complications.
Q: Who needs to fill out the CDPH8555 form?
A: Healthcare providers and laboratories are required to fill out the CDPH8555 form when they have a suspected or confirmed case of STEC or HUS in California.
Form Details:
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