Staphylococcus aureus Linked to Food Sensitization in Eczema
Children with S aureus more likely to have persistent egg, peanut allergy independent of eczema severity.
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California Bill to Tighten Vaccine Exemptions Moves Forward
State public health officials would have the authority to decide which children qualify for medical exemptions.
Closed ICU Model May Reduce Hospital-Acquired Infections
Decline seen in CLABSI, CAUTI, VAP rates; no change in C difficile infection, MRSA blood infection rates.
CDC: Salmonella Outbreaks Linked to Backyard Poultry
Fifty-two people sickened and 5 people have been hospitalized; no deaths reported.
FDA: Tattoo Inks Recalled Due to Bacterial Contamination
Symptoms of tattoo ink-associated infections include rashes, lesions in areas where ink has been applied.
Model Predicts Counties at Risk for Measles Outbreak
Counties identified as being at risk should be targeted for enhanced surveillance, vaccination.
‘Vampire Facials’ at New Mexico Spa Linked to HIV Infections
Facial involves injecting nutrient-rich plasma into the face using a microneedling pen.
Patient Hand Contamination With Drug-Resistant Organisms Common
Link seen between patient hand contamination with resistant organisms and room surface contamination.
CDC: First Confirmed ID of ‘Kissing Bug’ in Delaware
Triatoma sanguisuga insect can transmit parasite that causes Chagas disease.
CDC: Still No Source As E. Coli Outbreak Grows to 96 Cases
Outbreak affecting 5 states; no deaths reported, but 11 people have been hospitalized.
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