(Diseases that spread from animals to people)
Reportable Diseases
Diseases which must, by law, be reported to the Philadelphia Department of Public Health, Division of Disease Control by health care providers are called reportable diseases. The source of the disease needs to be investigated in order to prevent others from getting infected and transmitting the disease.
2005 Reportable Diseases and Conditions
If you are a health care provider, use this form to report a communicable disease
If you are a health care provider, use this form to report an animal exposure
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About BITES and Other Animal Exposures*
Domestic Animal FAQs
Wildlife FAQs
Bat FAQs
*Other animal exposures of concern are: 1) scratches that break the skin; and 2) any situation where saliva from an animal not vaccinated against rabies enters a person's mouth, eyes, or a wound.
Remember:
- Never approach an unknown pet without approval from the animal's owner.
- Never approach or pick up a stray or wild animal without wearing heavy gloves, clothing and face protection.
- Bats often are infected with rabies and can infect people and other animals through bites.
- NEVER PICK UP A BAT WITHOUT WEARING HEAVY LEATHER GLOVES, HEAVY CLOTHING AND FACE PROTECTION!
Resources for Veterinary and Human Health Professionals
When & How to Submit Animals for Rabies Testing (flow diagrams)
Links for the Public and Professionals
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