A5057695457- Syphilis Diagnosis and Treatment
- Virology and Viral Diseases
- HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk
- Child and Adolescent Health
- Antifungal resistance and susceptibility
- Fungal Infections and Studies
- Prenatal Screening and Diagnostics
- Reproductive tract infections research
- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- Opioid Use Disorder Treatment
- Immune responses and vaccinations
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- Neonatal Respiratory Health Research
- Immunodeficiency and Autoimmune Disorders
- Streptococcal Infections and Treatments
- Hemoglobinopathies and Related Disorders
- Intraocular Surgery and Lenses
- MicroRNA in disease regulation
- RNA modifications and cancer
- Glaucoma and retinal disorders
- Malaria Research and Control
- Poxvirus research and outbreaks
- Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Studies
- Neurogenetic and Muscular Disorders Research
- Inflammatory Myopathies and Dermatomyositis
National Center for HIV/AIDS Viral Hepatitis STD and TB Prevention
2022-2025
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
2018-2025
National Center for Injury Prevention and Control
2025
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
2025
Primary Source
2023
The Centers
2022-2023
New York State Department of Health
2018-2021
Epidemic Intelligence Service
2018-2020
Oklahoma State Department of Health
2019
Sydney Hospital
2013-2019
Congenital syphilis cases in the United States increased 755% during 2012-2021. Syphilis pregnancy can lead to stillbirth, miscarriage, infant death, and maternal morbidity; these outcomes be prevented through appropriate screening treatment.A cascading framework was used identify classify missed opportunities prevent congenital among reported CDC 2022 National Notifiable Diseases Surveillance System. Data on testing treatment clinical manifestations present newborn were syphilis.In 2022, a...
Abstract Background Candida auris is an emerging, multidrug-resistant yeast that spreads in healthcare settings. People colonized with C. can transmit this pathogen and are at risk for invasive infections. New York State (NYS) has the largest US burden (>500 infected people); many individuals mechanically ventilated or have tracheostomy, residents of ventilator-capable skilled nursing facilities (vSNF). We evaluated factors associated colonization among vSNF to inform prevention...
A multicountry outbreak of mpox (formerly monkeypox) in 2022 has affected gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with disproportionately, highlighting the need to understand role sexual contact transmission.• While virus (mpoxv) is not a novel pathogen been circulating subsaharan Africa for many years, transmission well described.• Epidemiological, clinical, virological data indicate that mpoxv through contact, both penetrative nonpenetrative, more effective than casual skin-to-skin...
On October 1, 2018, the Rockland County (New York) Department of Health (RCDOH) alerted New York State (NYSDOH) an unvaccinated teenaged traveler with diagnosed measles.During next 17 days, RCDOH learned additional six travelers measles.On 24, Ocean Jersey) Jersey (NJDOH) a case measles in international traveler, rash onset 17.The reported recent travel Israel, where outbreak approximately 3,150 cases is ongoing (1).Investigations during 2018-April 30, 2019, identified 242...
During 2014-2017, CDC Emerging Infections Program surveillance data reported that the occurrence of invasive methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infections associated with injection drug use doubled among persons aged 18-49 years residing in Monroe County western New York.*Unpublished also indicate an increasing proportion all Candida spp.bloodstream and group A Streptococcus (GAS) 15 York counties are occurring who inject drugs.In addition, across six sites nationwide, MRSA...
Congenital Syphilis in U.S. Infants Born 2020 As of July 29, 2021, a total 2022 cases congenital syphilis were reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, already surpassin...
During October 2019, the West Virginia Bureau for Public Health (WVBPH) noted that an increasing number of persons who inject drugs (PWID) in Kanawha County received a diagnosis HIV. The HIV diagnoses among PWID increased from less than five annually during 2016-2018 to 11 January-October 2019 (Figure). (with approximate population 180,000*) has high rates opioid use disorder and overdose deaths, which have been since 2016,† county is located near Cabell County, experienced outbreak...
National case-based surveillance data show that reported neurologic manifestations of syphilis increased during 2019-2022 among persons with early and late-stage syphilis. Neurologic occurred across demographic groups those without HIV, highlighting the importance evaluating for signs symptoms in all
Objectives. To estimate the association of state policies that define prenatal substance use as child abuse and mandate health care professionals report to protective services with congenital syphilis case rates. Methods. We used 2018 2022 US data on notifications National Notifiable Diseases Surveillance System. conducted linear regression a generalized estimating equation approach compare rates in states policy only, mandated reporting both polices neither policy. Results. After adjustment...
Fanconi (1927) drew attention to a syndrome of pancytopenia associated with congenital defects which has since become known as Fanconi's anaemia.Reports other cases followed from different parts the world, including one South Africa (Kessel and Cohen, 1953), but condition remains rare one.We report here five accompanying anomalies, seen in Cape Town.Some unusual features are mentioned it will be shown that may not recognized when incon- spicuous.Case Reports Case 1. D.G., white boy, was...
In October 2017, the New York State Department of Health was alerted by Albany-area infectious disease physicians about local cases blastomycosis that included multiple severe infections in state health department's Capital District, an area where Blastomyces spp. fungi are not considered endemic.
As doubt had been cast upon the reputed efficacy of iron in treatment pica, a double blind controlled trial was carried out an endeavor to establish firmer conclusion matter. One group children received intramuscular and control equal mean age were given injections normal saline. Three 4 months later nearly all those lost their but it still present three-quarters controls. After 5 6 there no significant difference between two groups this failure maintenance cure may have related fall...
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES During 2014–2018, reported congenital syphilis (CS) cases in the United States increased 183%, from 462 to 1306 cases. We reviewed infants diagnosed with CS beyond neonatal period (>28 days) during this time. METHODS surveillance case report data for delivered 2014–2018 and identified those signs or symptoms. describe these identify possible missed opportunities earlier diagnoses. RESULTS Of 3834 of we 67 symptomatic period. Among findings, 67% had physical...
This paper evaluates adherence with secondary preventative treatment and follow up of acute rheumatic fever (ARF) within the Katherine region Northern Territory after introduction an ARF register. We aimed to assess rate penicillin prophylaxis follow-up guidelines in patients previous effect factors such as age, sex, disease severity clinic attendance.
Of ten very young infants with the nephrotic syndrome, cause was congenital syphilis in six cases. Two others had an idiopathic type of one recovering and other being much improved. One child example syndrome died. Another infant died from undetermined cause, possibly a nephrotoxic condition. Involvement kidney is discussed comparison made renal lesions acquired syphilis. A suggested classification offered.
An account is given of 82 cases purulent meningitis in the first month life. The mortality rate 50 per cent similar to most published figures. best form therapy still undecided. For present, high dosage gentamycin by intramuscular and intraventricular injection suggested, together with tri methoprimsulphamethoxazole mouth. Until it shown that infecting agent not a pneumococcus, intravenous penicillin recommended as an addi tional drug. Adverse prognostic signs are hypothermia, convulsions,...
Aims To report 15 cases of intraocular lens (IOL) calcification following surgery and to identify common risk factors. Methods A retrospective case review patients with IOL reported from the Royal Victorian Eye Ear Hospital, Melbourne, Australia, six surgeons in private practice Australian states Victoria, New South Wales Queensland. Results were identified. Eight hydrophilic acrylic IOLs seven hydrophobic surface properties. Five occurred injection gas during endothelial keratoplasties. Two...
A report is given of 3 children who suffered from cryptococcal meningitis. The prognosis the disease has improved, as effective antifungal agents have become available. Two our cases recovered after prolonged treatment with amphotericin B and 5-fluorocytosine, respectively. latter drug advantage oral administration.
Abstract Congenital syphilis (CS) rates have risen in the United States since 2013. Prevention of CS requires testing and treatment pregnant pregnancy-capable persons at high risk for syphilis. We developed a Cascade to assess how effectively interventions reached with outcome.