Assistance in Bacterial Outbreak Situations

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services and the State Public Health Laboratory are available to assist in bacterial outbreak situations. Additional tests that may not be routinely offered may be made available during special circumstances, relating to public health concerns. This may include gastrointestinal outbreaks (Salmonella, Shigella, etc.), foodborne outbreaks of more unusual pathogens (Bacillus cereus, Staph. aureus, C. perfringens, etc.) or outbreaks of other pathogens (such as Legionnaire’s Disease, necrotizing Group A Strep. or MRSA).