Update: Multistate outbreak of mumps-United States, January 1-May 2, 2006
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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.
Publication Name: JAMA, The Journal of the American Medical Association
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0098-7484
Year: 2006
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Outbreak of pseudomonas aeruginosa infections caused by commercial piercing of upper ear cartilage
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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.
Publication Name: JAMA, The Journal of the American Medical Association
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0098-7484
Year: 2004
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