Community Health
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Communicable Diseases
A communicable disease can be transmitted from one person to another by direct or indirect contact. Communicable diseases include common, usually treatable ailments such as influenza (flu), varicella (chicken pox), and some sexually transmitted diseases like gonorrhea and chlamydia. Some communicable diseases can be more serious, such as tuberculosis and smallpox.
Wisconsin Statute 252.05 and Chapter DHS 145 require certain communicable diseases to be reported to the local health department. Click here for reporting guidelines.
Reference Materials for Reportable Communicable Diseases
Quick Reporting Guidelines – Communicable Diseases and Other Notifiable ConditionsGuide to Communicable Disease Reporting in Wisconsin
Use the forms below for reporting:
WI DHS Form F-44151, Acute and Communicable Disease Case Report
WI DHS Form F-44243, STD Case Report FormFor More Information:
If you have questions or would like more information, call 262-636-9201.
