Outbreaks of hepatitis B virus infection among hemodialysis patients - California, Nebraska, and Texas, 1994

Article Abstract:

Following proper infection control procedures and vaccinating hemodialysis patients against the hepatitis B virus (HBV) can reduce the chances that the infection will spread to other dialysis patients. Between April and August, 1994, 38 new cases of hepatitis B infection were diagnosed among people receiving hemodialysis at five hemodialysis centers in California, Texas and Nebraska. In all five centers, staff failed to follow infection control standards for preventing the transmission of blood-borne diseases. In many cases, the original HBV-infected person was not isolated from the others. Many patients shared the same equipment and supplies and most had not been vaccinated against HBV. Blood from all hemodialysis patients should be tested monthly for HBV. Once infected, patients should be isolated and should not share equipment or supplies with any other patient. Strict infection control procedures should be followed, and all hemodialysis patients should be vaccinated against HBV.

Hepatitis B, Hemodialysis patients

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Protracted Outbreaks of Cryptosporidiosis Associated With Swimming Pool Use--Ohio and Nebraska, 2000

Article Abstract:

Managers of public swimming pools should post information asking members of the public not to use the pool if they have diarrhea and to wash their hands after using the restrooms. In the summer of 2000, five outbreaks of an infection called cryptosporidiosis were linked to public swimming pools.

Contamination, Cryptosporidiosis

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Ocular and respiratory illness associated with an indoor swimming pool- Nebraska, 2006

Article Abstract:

The article discusses the various ocular and respiratory illnesses that can be caused due to an indoor swimming pool. The case of a child recently reported in Nebraska is discussed to support the survey.

General services, Pump and Pumping Equipment Manufacturing, All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing, Pumps and pumping equipment, Nebraska, Sporting and athletic goods, not elsewhere classified, Sporting and Athletic Goods Manufacturing, Chemical preparations, not elsewhere classified, Swimming Pools, Swimming Pool Chemicals, Pool & Hydrotherapy Pumps, Maintenance and repair, Pool chemicals

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