Diseases & Topics

HIV/STD Information for Local Health Departments

N.C. Communicable Disease Manual - Disease notes, case definitions and health department investigation steps for disease surveillance and reporting.
N.C. STD Program Manual - Clinical guide to STD exams and treatment regimens.
CDC: Sexually Transmitted Infections Treatment Guidelines, 2021
CDC: Treatment Guidelines for Non-occupational Exposure to HIV (nPep) (2016)

National Institute of Health (NIH): HIV/AIDS Treatment Guidelines - Federally approved HIV/AIDS treatment and prevention guidelines developed by experts in the field of HIV/AIDS.
N.C. laws and rules:
- Communicable disease control and reporting laws: G.S. Chapter 130A - Public Health, Article 6 - Communicable Diseases
- Communicable disease control and reporting rules: 10A NCAC 41 Subchapter A, Sections .0101-.0907.
- Rules specific to HIV control: 10A NCAC 41A .0202
- Rules regarding HIV-infected healthcare workers: 10A NCAC 41A .0207
- Rules specific to STD control: 10A NCAC 41A .0204

Map of HIV/STD Prevention & Care Regional Offices (PDF, 262KB)
Communicable Disease Nurse Consultants (PDF, 33KB)- Regional Medical Consultation Unit staff supporting LHD Communicable Disease Nurses across the state.
HIV/STD Prevention & Care - HIV Care and patient assistance, Field Services, Testing Programs, Community Planning, etc.
- HIV Care and patient assistance programs
- Field Services Unit - Trained DPH staff to assist LHDs with disease intervention and partner notification.

HMAP Forms
Public Health STD Program Forms for LHDs - The N.C. STD Program Manual contains forms for standing orders, clinical assessment (DHHS 2808), formulary orders, medication inventory, program assessment, partner notification/expedited therapy and confidential disease reporting forms for NC EDSS.

Updated: June 6, 2022