We verify infectious diseases and food poisoning originating from pathogenic microbes such as bacteria, virus, rickettsia and protozoan. We arrive at a quicker and more exact diagnosis by introducing methods such as ELISA, immunochromatogram and gene analysis.

Bacteria Section

We carry out researches into Mycobacterium tuberculosis, Salmonella spp, Staphylococcus spp, Clostridium perfringens, C. botulinum, Legionella spp, Vibrio spp, enterohemorrhagic Escherichia coli such as E. coli O157, enteropathogenic Escherichia coli. Cryptosporidium of protozoa. We also study how to prevent bioterrorism using Bacillus anthracis.

Virus Section

We carry out researches into infectious diseases including Adeno/ Entero/ Influenza/ Hepatitis virus, HIV, Rotavirus and SRSV. We also try to detect the agents of emerging or re-emerging infectious diseases such as new-type influenza, West-Nile fever and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome(SARS).

Infectious Disease Surveillance Center

We offer weekly reports to medical institutions in Hyogo and inform our residents of the latest information on infectious disease on our homepage.