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Outbreak of Hendra-Like Virus--Malaysia and Singapore, 1998-1999

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A previously unknown virus appears to be responsible for outbreaks of an illness in Malaysia. Between September 29, 1998 and April 4, 1999, 229 cases of encephalitis were reported to the Malaysian Ministry of Health (MOH). Encephalitis is an inflammation of the brain. Extensive investigations revealed that most of those who became ill had been in close contact with pigs. The virus appeared to be related to but not identical to the Hendra virus. The Hendra virus was first discovered when it caused a fatal disease in horses in Australia in 1994.

Publisher: American Medical Association
Publication Name: JAMA, The Journal of the American Medical Association
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0098-7484
Year: 1999
Malaysia, Virus diseases

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An outbreak of Fusarium keratitis associated with contact lens wear in Singapore

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A nationwide outbreak of fungal keratitis caused by Fusarium species among contact lens wearers in Singapore is described. A new and evolving epidemic of Fusarium keratitis associated with contact lens wear was found and physicians and eye care practitioners world-wide need to be aware of the likelihood of similar outbreaks emerging among contact lens wearers.

Author: Khor, Wei-Boon, Tin Aung, Sao-Bing Lee, Tan, Donald T.H., Seang-Mei Saw, Jimmy Lim, Loh, Raymond S.K., Tien-Yin Wong, Wing-Kwong Chan, Wee-Jin Heng, Tambyah, Paul A., Ai-Ling Tan, Beuerman, Roger, Li Lim
Publisher: American Medical Association
Publication Name: JAMA, The Journal of the American Medical Association
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0098-7484
Year: 2006
Contact Lenses & Accessories, Ophthalmic Goods Manufacturing, Complications and side effects, Risk factors, Contact lenses

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Multistate outbreak of Fusarium keratitis associated with use of a contact lens solution

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The specific activities, contact lens hygiene practices, or products associated with Fusarium keratitis outbreak are defined. It is indicated that this outbreak of Fusarium keratitis is associated with the use of ReNu with MoistureLoc contact lens solution.

Author: Rao, Carol Y., Srinivasan, Arjun, Fridkin, Scott K., Wannemuehler, Kathleen A., Kainer, Marion A., O'Donnell, Kerry, Chang, Douglas C., Noble-Wang, Judith, Grant, Gavin B., Jacobson, Lara M., Crowell, Claudia S., Sneed, Rodlescia S., Lewis, Felicia M.T., Schaffzin, Joshua K., Genese, Carol A., Alfonso, Eduardo C., Jones, Dan B., Park, Benjamin J.
Publisher: American Medical Association
Publication Name: JAMA, The Journal of the American Medical Association
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0098-7484
Year: 2006
Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical preparations, Contact Lens Solutions, Usage, Development and progression, Clinical report

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Subjects list: Singapore, Keratitis
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