Communicable Diseases

Communicable diseases, sometimes called infectious diseases, are caused by bacteria, viruses, fungus and parasites.  They are spread from person to person or from an animal to a person.  Wisconsin State statutes empower and direct Public Health departments in the surveillance and control of infectious diseases which pose a threat to public health and safety.  A Kewaunee County Public Health Nurse will provide confidential consultation and follow up for certain infectious diseases including food and water-borne, sexually transmitted, vector-borne, and vaccine preventable diseases.

 

Tuberculosis Skin Testing – TB skin tests are provided by the Public Health Department at a cost of $8.00 per test.  Please call 920-388-7160 to schedule an appointment.  You must be able to return to the Public Health Department within 48-72 hours after test is administered to have the TB skin test read.

Sexually Transmitted Diseases -  A Kewaunee County Public Health nurse will provide confidential testing and follow up.  Click here for more information and a link to find out how to tell your partners – anonymously.