Though a rare condition, some aspects related to prion disease infection control are challenging. We encourage you to review the resources below to assist your hospital’s important work.
- Human Prion Disease Infection Control Key Points
- Human Prion Disease Enhanced Surveillance Washington State Annual Report
- Human Prion Disease in Washington State
- Prion Disease – Washington Notifiable Conditions Resources
Please don’t hesitate to reach out to the team at HAIEpiOutbreakTeam@doh.wa.gov should you have any questions or concerns. Hospitals should report suspect human prion cases to their LHJ. (Rosemary Grant)