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Infectious Disease Epidemiology, Prevention and Control Division
651-201-5414
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Infectious Disease Epidemiology, Prevention and Control Division
651-201-5414
IDEPC Comment Form

Clostridioides (Clostridium) difficile Reporting

In 2009, as part of the Emerging Infections Program, MDH initiated population-based surveillance for Clostridioides (Clostridium) difficile (C. difficile, C. diff) in Benton, Morrison, Stearns, and Todd Counties. In 2012, surveillance was expanded to include Olmsted County. C. difficile infection is not reportable statewide under the Minnesota Communicable Diseases Reporting Rule.

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What to report
Who should report
How to report
Submitting clinical materials
More about infectious disease reporting

What to report

  • All patients with C. difficile infections who are residents of Benton, Morrison, Olmsted, Stearns, and Todd County residents must be reported to MDH within one working day.

Who should report

  • Healthcare providers and laboratories serving residents of Benton, Morrison, Stearns, Todd, and Olmsted counties are required to report cases of C. difficile.

How to report

  • Yellow Card
    The MDH "Yellow Card" can be used to report confirmed or suspected cases of C. difficile to the Minnesota Department of Health.

     
  • Please call 651-201-5414 with reporting questions.

Submitting clinical materials

  • Clinical Materials 
    Clinical materials should be submitted.

More about infectious disease reporting

  • Infectious Disease Reporting
    Find out which infectious diseases must be reported by law in Minnesota, who is required to report diseases, how each disease can be reported, and download the appropriate forms.
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Last Updated: 09/20/2024

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