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    Infectious Disease Control Unit
    Mail Code: 1960
    PO BOX 149347 - Austin, TX 78714-9347
    1100 West 49th Street, Suite T801
    Austin, TX 78714

    Phone: 512 776 7676
    Fax: (512) 776-7616


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Reporting

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 Isolated MRSA cases are not reportable in Texas,

 however outbreaks should be reported to 1-800-252-8239.

Vancomycin intermediate and resistant (MIC > 2mcg/mL) Staphylococcus aureus

»VISA/VRSA case report form (PDF 65KB)

All reports of VISA and VRSA shall include patient name; date of birth or age; sex; city of submitter; anatomic site of culture; date of culture; and minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) if available.

Immediately report isolates of vancomycin intermediate Staphylococcus aureus (VISA) and resistant Staphylococcus aureus (VRSA) by calling (800) 252-8239 or faxing (512) 776-7616. Isolates of VISA and VRSA shall be submitted to:

Texas Department of State Health Services

Laboratory Services Section

 1100 West 49th Street

Austin, Texas 78756-3199

 

IDCU Contact: Neil Pascoe 512 776 2358

 

 

 


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Last updated June 10, 2013
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