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Kitsap Respiratory Illness Report: Week 11 (3/9/2025 – 3/15/2025)
In week ending March 15, local indicators for influenza and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) continued to decrease but remained high, while local indicators for COVID-19 remained low. Hospitalizations for COVID-19 and influenza have also returned to non-peak levels. Regional laboratory surveillance most frequently detected influenza A among clinical respiratory specimens. 1.6% of emergency department (ED) visits were attributable to…
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Tuberculosis FAQ
Tuberculosis Screening Tests Tuberculosis skin test (TST) (formerly known as PPD) Tubersol or Aplisol can be purchased through your medical supply chain. Ten or 50 dose vials, once opened must be used within 28 days. Requires skill to apply intradermally and read results properly. Patient must have two office visits. Sensitive test and inexpensive. See…
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Tuberculosis Sputum Specimens
Suspicion of Active Tuberculosis Notify the Health Department of suspected active tuberculosis or positive AFB (acid-fast bacilli) smears or cultures. Patients Without Insurance Contact the Health Department. They may contact the patient and arrange to drop off and pick up sputum collection cups. Testing will be done at the Washington State Public Health Lab (PHL)…