Dr. Martin diagnoses Missy Brown with Hepatitis A, which is a reportable disease. What is true?

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When a provider diagnoses a reportable disease, the state's public health department must be notified. Each state has statutes that address disease reporting. Lists of reportable diseases and reporting requirements are typically available on the state's public health department website.
If the disease is an urgent public health concern, reporting must be done immediately, usually by phone or fax.

Dr Martin Diagnoses Missy Brown with Hepatitis A, Which Is