New Strain of S pyogenes Causing Scarlet Fever in UK
New, more toxigenic strain may explain recent increase in scarlet fever activity in England.
Infectious Disease
1971 to 2017 Saw 32 Drinking Water Hepatitis A Outbreaks
The last 4 reported hepatitis A outbreaks during 1995 to 2009 were due to individual water systems.
New Facebook, Instagram Pop-Ups Counter Vaccine Misinformation
Social media sites aim to counter the spread of antivaccination misinformation.
Officials Say New York City Measles Outbreak Over
No new measles cases have been reported in the city since mid-July.
C difficile Colonization in Infants May Trigger Antitoxin Immune Response
Infant nontoxigenic and toxigenic C difficile colonization may be linked to humoral immune responses that can provide protection against C difficile infection later in life.
CDC: Mumps Outbreak Reported in Migrant Detention Facilities
898 confirmed, probable mumps cases reported in adult migrants detained in 57 facilities.
Massachusetts Communities at ‘Critical Risk’ for Mosquito-Borne Virus
Dozens of communities at high or moderate risk for Eastern equine encephalitis.
WHO: ‘Dramatic Resurgence’ of Measles Occurring in Europe
Four European countries have lost their status as having eliminated measles.
1984 to 2016 Saw Increase in Age of Death for HIV-Infected
Autopsy data trends include increase in prevalence of atherosclerosis, drop in opportunistic infections.
Guidelines Updated for Vaccination in Multiple Sclerosis
MS patients advised to follow all local vaccine standards except in case of specific contraindications.
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