Emerging Infectious Diseases

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• Mpox in Young Woman With No Epidemiologic Risk Factors, Massachusetts, USA
  An mpox diagnosis was confirmed in a young woman who presented with a facial rash with no known risk factors.

  June 22, 2023

• Retrospective Screening of Clinical Samples for Monkeypox Virus DNA, California, USA, 2022
  A new report found detectable mpox DNA among collected swab samples, highlighting the importance of testing at-risk patients.

  June 20, 2023

• Genomic Characterization of Respiratory Syncytial Virus During 2022-23 Outbreak, Washington, USA
  Genomic surveillance provides insight into the RSV strains involved in a recent outbreak.

  June 15, 2023

• Tick-Borne Encephalitis in Pregnant Woman and Long-Term Sequelae
  This report of a severe case of tick-borne encephalitis in an expectant mother highlights the importance of vaccination.

  June 13, 2023

• Possible Mpox Protection From Smallpox Vaccine-Generated Antibodies Among Older Adults
  Could the antibodies generated by the smallpox vaccine help protect against the mpox virus?

  June 08, 2023

• Genomic Analysis of Early Monkeypox Virus Outbreak Strains, Washington, USA
  What could a genomic analysis tell us about the viral evolution of the mpox virus?

  June 06, 2023

• Using Discarded Facial Tissues to Monitor and Diagnose Viral Respiratory Infections
  This report examines the potential of used facial tissues to detect and monitor respiratory viruses.

  June 01, 2023

• Risk Factors for Reinfection With SARS-CoV-2 Omicron Variant Among Previously Infected Frontline Workers
  Frontline workers are repeatedly exposed to SARS-CoV-2. How likely are they to be reinfected after an initial infection?

  May 30, 2023

• Postacute Sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 in University Setting
  What have we learned about the incidence of long COVID-19 among university members?

  May 25, 2023

• COVID-19 Test Allocation Strategy to Mitigate SARS-CoV-2 Infections Across School Districts
  Could a proactive COVID-19 testing approach help reduce transmission risks in schools?

  May 23, 2023

• Burkholderia thailandensis Isolated From the Environment, United States
  Burkholderia thailandensis found in soil and water samples could pose a public health risk.

  May 18, 2023

• Early Introduction and Community Transmission of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron Variant, New York, New York, USA
  This report provides insight into the introduction and transmission of the Omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2 in the city of New York.

  May 16, 2023

• Misperception and Use of Unsterile Water in Home Medical Devices
  Household tap water is unsafe to use in medical devices, but many people are not aware of the risk.

  May 11, 2023

• Longitudinal Analysis of Electronic Health Information to Identify Possible COVID-19 Sequelae
  In what ways could electronic health information be utilized to monitor and identify sequelae of COVID-19?

  May 09, 2023

• Candida auris Discovery Through Community Wastewater Surveillance During Healthcare Outbreak, Nevada, USA, 2022
  Find out how community-level wastewater surveillance was used to monitor the transmission of Candida auris during a recent healthcare outbreak.

  May 04, 2023

• Estimated Cases Averted by COVID-19 Digital Exposure Notification
  Several U.S. states have implemented a smartphone app for COVID-19 exposure notification. How effective is it?

  May 02, 2023

• Occupational Monkeypox Virus Transmission to Healthcare Worker, California, USA, 2022
  This report describes a case of occupationally acquired monkeypox virus infection in a healthcare worker, highlighting the potential risk for transmission.

  April 27, 2023

• Familial Monkeypox Virus Infection Involving 2 Young Children
  This report highlights the potential transmissibility of the monkeypox virus between family members.

  April 25, 2023

• Monkeypox Virus Evolution Before 2022 Outbreak
  What do we know about the evolution of the monkeypox virus in recent years, prior to the current outbreak?

  April 20, 2023

• Monkeypox Virus Infection in 22-Year-Old Woman after Sexual Intercourse, New York, USA
  This case provides insight into the clinical manifestations of Mpox virus in women.

  April 18, 2023