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  • Working together to eliminate the threat of hepatitis B and C
    Personal Author:
    Ward, John W.; Burk, Katie; Page, Kimberly; Cowie, Benjamin C.; Iskander, John K.; Thorpe, Phoebe; Laird, Susan;
    Corporate Author:
    Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.). Office of the Associate Director for Communication.; National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention (U.S.);
    Published:
    April 17, 2018
    Series:
    CDC Public health grand rounds ; 2018 April 17
    Description:
    April 17, 1:00pm ET : Viral hepatitis, a group of infectious diseases, affects millions of people worldwide. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates 325 million people worldwide are living with chronic hepatitis B or chronic hepatitis C. Deaths...
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    04/20/2018
  • Viral hepatitis surveillance United States, 2016
    Corporate Author:
    National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention (U.S.). Division of Viral Hepatitis.; National Notifiable Diseases Surveillance System.;
    Published:
    04/16/2018
    Description:
    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) National Notifiable Diseases Surveillance System (NNDSS) (1) receives viral hepatitis case reports electronically each week from state and territorial health departments in the United States (U...
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    04/20/2018
  • In vitro toxicological evaluation of surgical smoke from human tissue
    Personal Author:
    Sisler, Jennifer D.; Shaffer, Justine; Soo, Jhy-Charm; LeBouf, Ryan F.; Harper, Martin; Qian, Yong; Lee, Taekhee;
    Published:
    Apr 02 2018
    Source:
    J Occup Med Toxicol. 13.
    Description:
    Background : Operating room personnel have the potential to be exposed to surgical smoke, the by-product of using electrocautery or laser surgical device, on a daily basis. Surgical smoke is made up of both biological by-products and chemical polluta...
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    Filetype[PDF - 1.07 MB]
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    04/20/2018
  • Genome Sequence of Coxiella-Like Endosymbiont Strain CLE-RmD, a Bacterial Agent in the Cattle Tick, Rhipicephalus microplus Deutsch Strain
    Personal Author:
    Ramaiah, Arunachalam; Dasch, Gregory A.;
    Published:
    Mar 29 2018
    Source:
    Genome Announc. 6(13).
    Description:
    We report a partial genome sequence for the |-like endosymbiont strain CLE-RmD, assembled from metagenomics data obtained from the southern cattle tick (|) Deutsch strain.
    File Type:
    Filetype[PDF - 133.73 KB]
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    04/20/2018
  • Genome Sequence of the Amphotericin B-Resistant Candida duobushaemulonii Strain B09383
    Personal Author:
    Chow, Nancy A.; Gade, Lalitha; Batra, Dhwani; Rowe, Lori A.; Juieng, Phalasy; Loparev, Vladimir N.; Litvintseva, Anastasia P.;
    Published:
    Mar 29 2018
    Source:
    Genome Announc. 6(13).
    Description:
    is a drug-resistant yeast that can cause invasive candidiasis. Here, we report the first genome sequence of |, isolate B09383, generated using PacBio sequencing technology. The estimated genome size was 12.5 Mb with a GC content of 46.84%.
    File Type:
    Filetype[PDF - 117.02 KB]
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    04/20/2018
  • House screening with insecticide-treated netting provides sustained reductions in domestic populations of Aedes aegypti in Merida, Mexico
    Personal Author:
    Che-Mendoza, Azael; Medina-Barreiro, Anuar; Koyoc-Cardeña, Edgar; Uc-Puc, Valentín; Contreras-Perera, Yamili; Herrera-Bojórquez, Josué; Dzul-Manzanilla, Felipe; Correa-Morales, Fabian; Ranson, Hilary; Lenhart, Audrey; McCall, Philip J.; Kroeger, Axel; Vazquez-Prokopec, Gonzalo; Manrique-Saide, Pablo;
    Published:
    Mar 15 2018
    Source:
    PLoS Negl Trop Dis. 12(3).
    Description:
    Background : There is a need for effective methods to control Aedes aegypti and prevent the transmission of dengue, chikungunya, yellow fever and Zika viruses. Insecticide treated screening (ITS) is a promising approach, particularly as it targets ad...
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    04/20/2018
  • Spatio-temporal coherence of dengue, chikungunya and Zika outbreaks in Merida, Mexico
    Personal Author:
    Bisanzio, Donal; Dzul-Manzanilla, Felipe; Gomez-Dantés, Hector; Pavia-Ruz, Norma; Hladish, Thomas J.; Lenhart, Audrey; Palacio-Vargas, Jorge; González Roldan, Jesus F.; Correa-Morales, Fabian; Sánchez-Tejeda, Gustavo; Kuri Morales, Pablo; Manrique-Saide, Pablo; Longini, Ira M.; Halloran, M. Elizabeth; Vazquez-Prokopec, Gonzalo M.;
    Published:
    Mar 15 2018
    Source:
    PLoS Negl Trop Dis. 12(3).
    Description:
    Response to Zika virus (ZIKV) invasion in Brazil lagged a year from its estimated February 2014 introduction, and was triggered by the occurrence of severe congenital malformations. Dengue (DENV) and chikungunya (CHIKV) invasions tend to show similar...
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    04/20/2018
  • Private sector tuberculosis prevention in the US: Characteristics associated with interferon-gamma release assay or tuberculin skin testing
    Personal Author:
    Stockbridge, Erica L.; Miller, Thaddeus L.; Carlson, Erin K.; Ho, Christine;
    Published:
    Mar 28 2018
    Source:
    PLoS One. 13(3).
    Description:
    Objective : To determine whether latent tuberculosis infection risk factors are associated with an increased likelihood of latent tuberculosis infection testing in the US private healthcare sector. : Data source : A national sample of medical and pha...
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    Filetype[PDF - 1.76 MB]
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    04/20/2018
  • Development of a repeat-exposure penile SHIV infection model in macaques to evaluate biomedical preventions against HIV
    Personal Author:
    Garber, David A.; Mitchell, James; Adams, Debra; Guenthner, Patricia; Deyounks, Frank; Ellis, Shanon; Kelley, Kristen; Johnson, Ryan; Dobard, Charles; Heneine, Walid; McNicholl, Janet;
    Published:
    Mar 27 2018
    Source:
    PLoS One. 13(3).
    Description:
    Penile acquisition of HIV infection contributes substantially to the global epidemic. Our goal was to establish a preclinical macaque model of penile HIV infection for evaluating the efficacy of new HIV prevention modalities. Rhesus macaques were cha...
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    Filetype[PDF - 1.50 MB]
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    04/20/2018
  • Defining the sizes of airborne particles that mediate influenza transmission in ferrets
    Personal Author:
    Zhou, Jie; Wei, Jianjian; Choy, Ka-Tim; Sia, Sin Fun; Rowlands, Dewi K.; Yu, Dan; Wu, Chung-Yi; Lindsley, William G.; Cowling, Benjamin J.; McDevitt, James; Peiris, Malik; Li, Yuguo; Yen, Hui-Ling;
    Published:
    Feb 20 2018
    Source:
    Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2018; 115(10):E2386-E2392.
    Description:
    Epidemics and pandemics of influenza are characterized by rapid global spread mediated by non-mutually exclusive transmission modes. The relative significance between contact, droplet, and airborne transmission is yet to be defined, a knowledge gap f...
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    Filetype[PDF - 1.34 MB]
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    04/20/2018
  • Risk factors for hematemesis in Hoima and Buliisa Districts, Western Uganda, September-October 2015
    Personal Author:
    Kabwama, Steven Ndugwa; Mafigiri, Richardson; Balinandi, Stephen; Kagirita, Atek; Riolexus, Alex Ario; Zhu, Bao-Ping;
    Published:
    Nov 08 2017
    Source:
    Pan Afr Med J. 2017; 28.
    Description:
    Introduction : On 17 September 2015, Buliisa District Health Office reported multiple deaths due to haemorrhage to the Uganda Ministry of Health. We conducted an investigation to verify the existence of an outbreak and to identify the disease nature,...
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    04/20/2018
  • Improving the efficiency and standards of a National Immunization Program Review: lessons learnt from United Republic of Tanzania
    Personal Author:
    Lyimo, Dafrossa; Kamugisha, Christopher; Yohana, Emmanuel; Eshetu, Messeret; Wallace, Aaron; Ward, Kirsten; Mantel, Carsten; Hennessey, Karen;
    Published:
    Nov 07 2017
    Source:
    Pan Afr Med J. 2017; 28.
    Description:
    A National Immunization Program Review (NIP Review) is a comprehensive external assessment of the performance of a country's immunization programme. The number of recommended special-topic NIP assessments, such as those for vaccine introduction or va...
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    Filetype[PDF - 388.06 KB]
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    04/20/2018
  • Trust, fear, stigma and disruptions: community perceptions and experiences during periods of low but ongoing transmission of Ebola virus disease in Sierra Leone, 2015
    Personal Author:
    Nuriddin, Azizeh; Jalloh, Mohamed F; Meyer, Erika; Bunnell, Rebecca; Bio, Franklin A; Jalloh, Mohammad B; Sengeh, Paul; Hageman, Kathy M; Carroll, Dianna D; Conteh, Lansana; Morgan, Oliver;
    Published:
    Apr 01 2018
    Source:
    BMJ Glob Health. 2018; 3(2).
    Description:
    Social mobilisation and risk communication were essential to the 2014-2015 West African Ebola response. By March 2015, >8500 Ebola cases and 3370 Ebola deaths were confirmed in Sierra Leone. Response efforts were focused on 'getting to zero and stayi...
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    Filetype[PDF - 1.86 MB]
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    04/20/2018
  • Effectiveness of 13-pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV13) against invasive pneumococcal disease in children in the Dominican Republic
    Personal Author:
    Tomczyk, Sara; Lessa, Fernanda C.; Sánchez, Jacqueline; Peña, Chabela; Fernández, Josefina; Gloria Carvalho, M.; Pimenta, Fabiana; Cedano, Doraliza; Whitney, Cynthia G.; Verani, Jennifer R.; Coradin, Hilma; Garib, Zacarías; De Oliveira, Lucia Helena; Feris-Iglesias, Jesús;
    Published:
    Apr 02 2018
    Source:
    BMC Infect Dis. 18.
    Description:
    Background : Limited data are available on the effectiveness of 13-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV13) in resource-poor settings and PCV naïve populations. The Dominican Republic introduced PCV13 in September 2013 using a 2 + 1 schedul...
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    Filetype[PDF - 570.39 KB]
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    04/20/2018
  • Alcohol screening and brief intervention for people who consume alcohol and use opioids
    Corporate Author:
    Natinal Center on Injury Prevention and Control (U.S.)
    Published:
    February 21, 2018
    Description:
    Health care providers can use alcohol screening and brief intervention (ASBI) before prescribing opioids to reduce opioid overdose deaths involving alcohol. : Alcohol was involved in 22% of deaths caused by opioid pain relievers and 18% of emergency ...
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    04/20/2018
  • What you can do to prevent falls
    Corporate Author:
    Natinal Center on Injury Prevention and Control (U.S.)
    Published:
    7/20/13
    Series:
    STEADI : Stoping Elderly Accidents, Deaths & Injuries
    Description:
    Many falls can be prevented. By making some changes, you can lower your chances of falling. : CS241481A : Publication date from document properties. : WhatYouCanDoToPreventFalls8.5x11.pdf
    File Type:
    Filetype[PDF - 221.74 KB]
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    04/20/2018
  • FluView : 2017-2018 influenza season week 15 ending April 14, 2018
    Corporate Author:
    National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (U.S.). Influenza Division.
    Published:
    April 20, 2018
    Series:
    FluView : 2017-2018 Influenza Season ; week 15
    Description:
    All data are preliminary and may change as more reports are received. : During week 15 (April 8-14, 2018), influenza activity decreased in the United States. : • Viral Surveillance: Overall, influenza A(H3) viruses have predominated this season. Si...
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    04/20/2018
  • Trends in Mortality Among Females in the United States, 1900–2010: Progress and Challenges
    Personal Author:
    Hahn, Robert A.; Chang, Man-Huei; Parrish, R. Gibson; Teutsch, Steven M.; Jones, Wanda K.;
    Published:
    Mar 08 2018
    Source:
    Prev Chronic Dis. 15.
    Description:
    Introduction : We analyzed trends in US female mortality rates by decade from 1900 through 2010, assessed age and racial differences, and proposed explanations and considered implications. : Methods : We conducted a descriptive study of trends in mor...
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    04/06/2018
  • Lessons From an Outbreak of Legionnaires’ Disease on a Hematology-Oncology Unit
    Personal Author:
    Francois Watkins, Louise K.; Toews, Karrie-Ann E.; Harris, Aaron M.; Davidson, Sherri; Ayers-Millsap, Stephanie; Lucas, Claressa E.; Hubbard, Brian C.; Kozak-Muiznieks, Natalia A.; Khan, Edward; Kutty, Preeta K.;
    Published:
    Dec 06 2016
    Source:
    Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 38(3):306-313.
    Description:
    OBJECTIVES : To define the scope of an outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease (LD), to identify the source, and to stop transmission. : DESIGN AND SETTING : Epidemiologic investigation of an LD outbreak among patients and a visitor exposed to a newly co...
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    04/09/2018
  • Understanding Barriers and Facilitators to Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening among Muslim Women in New York City: Perspectives from Key Informants
    Personal Author:
    Islam, Nadia; Patel, Shilpa; Brooks-Griffin, Quanza; Kemp, Patrice; Raveis, Victoria; Riley, Lindsey; Gummi, Sindhura; Nur, Potrirankamanis Queano; Ravenell, Joseph; Cole, Helen; Kwon, Simona;
    Published:
    Feb 23 2017
    Source:
    SM J Community Med. 3(1).
    Description:
    Background : Muslims are one of the fastest growing religious groups in the US. However, little is known about their health disparities, and how their unique cultural, religious, and social beliefs and practices affect health behaviors and outcomes. ...
    File Type:
    Filetype[PDF - 74.39 KB]
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    04/16/2018