Update: Multistate outbreak of mumps-United States, January 1-May 2, 2006

Article Abstract:

The Centers for Disease Control and Preventions (CDC) and state and local health departments are investigating an outbreak of mumps in Iowa in December 2005 and involved at least 10 additional states as of May 2, 2006. Preliminary data reported to CDC from these 11 states are summarized and recommendations to prevent and control mumps during an outbreak are provided.

Prevention, Development and progression, Iowa, Control, Epidemics, United States. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Mumps

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Outbreak of pseudomonas aeruginosa infections caused by commercial piercing of upper ear cartilage

Article Abstract:

Sporadic infections following ear piercing are well documented, but common source outbreaks are rarely recognized. Investigation by Oregon public health agencies in August-September 2000, confirmed that cases had pseudomonas aeruginosa cultured from ear wounds.

Evaluation, Causes of, Risk factors, Pseudomonas aeruginosa infections, Body piercing

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