Question 1

What is "Do you have a communicable disease of public health significance?" on Form DS-160?

Accepted Answer

This field appears in Security and Background — Medical and Health of Form DS-160 (Nonimmigrant visa application). Use Viziq to get a plain-English explanation of exactly what to enter.

Question 2

Why does DS-160 ask for "Do you have a communicable disease of public health significance?"?

Accepted Answer

USCIS requires this information as part of the Security and Background — Medical and Health section. Viziq explains why each field is asked and what common mistakes to avoid.

Do you have a communicable disease of public health significance?

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