Communicable Disease

Serving the St. Louis region through planning, education, data reporting, and dissemination of information regarding HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, COVID-19, mpox and more.

Email (314) 612-5289 More contact info

Monitored Conditions

This is not a complete list. For more information about what conditions the Department of Health monitors, contact the Communicable Disease department.

Congenital Syphilis
A marked increase in syphilis in people of childbearing potential has driven rising rates of congenital syphilis (CS)

COVID-19 Coronavirus Information
Updated information regarding the novel coronavirus COVID-19, identified as the cause of an outbreak of respiratory illness

HIV/AIDS in the City of St. Louis
Services, resources, and data related to HIV and AIDS in the City of St. Louis

MPOX (Monkeypox) Information
Information about the MPOX virus in the City of St. Louis

Seasonal Influenza
Information about seasonal influenza in the City of St. Louis.

Services

Sections

Disease Intervention Services
Follow-up services provided to individuals testing positive for all reported communicable diseases

Education and Community Planning
Provides leadership & tailored education on HIV, STIs, and Hepatitis trainings throughout the region

HIV and Hepatitis Surveillance
Tracking, researching and reporting on HIV and hepatitis cases in the City.

Medical Records
Hepatitis, immunizations, and lead screenings records

Tuberculosis Control
Works to ensure that individuals are tested, treated and educated about their risk of tuberculosis

About Communicable Disease

Communicable Disease serves as a catalyst for change and leadership for the prevention and care of all communicable diseases throughout the City of St. Louis & the St. Louis Region.

To this end, we serve the St. Louis region through planning, education, data reporting, and dissemination of information regarding these diseases.

We enlist community support in developing and conducting interventions as well as providing care services that protects and educates individuals, our community and ultimately end the spread of all communicable diseases.

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