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Note: The inclusion of external weblinks is for informational purposes only. The links do not represent an endorsement by Texas DSHS of any goods and/or services provided by these entities. These external sites may also not be accessible to people with disabilities. 

Specimen submission job aids are available for download here. These job aids are designed to be printed out for quick reference. 

CDC and Other Resources 

Cryptosporidium Tracking, Genotyping, and CryptoNet 

https://www.cdc.gov/parasites/crypto/cryptonet.html

Cyclospora Tracking and Genotyping

https://www.cdc.gov/amd/whats-new/better-cyclospora-tracking.html

DSHS Infectious Disease Control Division Diseases and Conditions

A-Z Index

Notifiable Conditions Reporting Forms (EPI-1 and EPI-2)

https://www.dshs.texas.gov/notifiable-conditions/reporting-forms 

Texas Epidemiology Contacts by County

http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/idcu/investigation/conditions/contacts/ 

Texas Notifiable Conditions List 

Notifiable Conditions | Texas DSHS Notifiable Conditions Reporting  

Trypanosoma cruzi testing of Triatomine Bugs by DSHS 

Triatomine Submission and Testing | Texas DSHS

U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI) 

U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants - USCRI

USCRI Refugee Medical Assistance (RMA) and Refugee Medical Screening (RMS) 

https://refugees.org/refugee-health/