Emerging and Reemerging Infectious Diseases Journal Articles

• Infection Control for Carriers of Drug-Resistant Organisms What are the ethical implications of imposing infection control measures on carriers of multidrug-resistant organisms?
  Emerging Infectious Diseases, October 2018
• Enterovirus A71 Neurologic Disease in Children This report presents the findings of an investigation into the recent outbreak of enterovirus A71 among children with neurologic disease.
  Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report, October 2018
• State, Local, and Territorial Zika Preparedness Activities Have the jurisdictions selected to receive supplemental funding from the CDC made progress toward Zika readiness, response, and recovery goals?
  Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report, October 2018
• Antinuclear Antibodies in Autoimmune Diseases Review the use and interpretation of antinuclear antibodies as diagnostic markers for autoimmune diseases in this primer.
  Laboratory Medicine, October 2018
• Fatal V. anguillarum Infection in an Immunocompromised Patient This case report highlights the possibility of warming sea temperatures resulting in increased abundance and spread of Vibrio bacteria and increased Vibrio-associated illnesses in the United States.
  Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report, September 2018
• Contraceptive Use in the Context of Public Health Emergencies The recent Zika virus outbreak highlighted the need for improved access to contraception as a public health response. How well is the US achieving this goal?
  Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report, September 2018
• Oral Health and Health-related QoL in HIV Patients This study aimed to evaluate the oral health and HRQoL of HIV/AIDS patients undergoing antiretroviral therapy.
  BMC Oral Health, September 2018
• Brucellosis in Dogs and Public Health Risk Find out what there is to know about the transmission of brucellosis from dogs to humans, and learn which strategies may help prevent the spread of this infection.
  Emerging Infectious Diseases, September 2018
• Updated Guidance for Sexual Transmission of Zika Virus by Men Based on new data, CDC has updated its recommendations for men with possible Zika virus exposure who are planning to conceive with their partner.
  Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report, September 2018
• Perceptions of Zika Virus Risk During 2016 Outbreak Which misconceptions persisted during the 2016 Zika virus outbreak -- and how did the public perceive the risk of contracting the virus?
  Emerging Infectious Diseases, September 2018
• Urea Wash ELISA to Distinguish Zika and Dengue Virus Is this method of serologic testing an effective means of distinguishing Zika virus from dengue virus infections?
  Emerging Infectious Diseases, August 2018
• Toxigenic Vibrio cholerae O141 in a Traveler to Florida This case of Vibrio cholerae vibriosis from ingestion of raw seafood highlights the need for confirmatory culture testing in suspected cases in order to assess epidemic potential.
  Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report, August 2018
• Strengthening Global Public Health Surveillance The equitable sharing of public health surveillance data can help control or prevent infectious diseases. Which strategies may encourage the process?
  Emerging Infectious Diseases, August 2018
• Updates in the Treatment of Active and Latent Tuberculosis Get up-to-date on the latest advances in the treatment of pulmonary tuberculosis.
  Seminars in Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, August 2018
• Benznidazole Availability for Treatment of Chagas Disease With FDA approval of benznidazole for treatment of Chagas disease, the drug is no longer available in the US through the CDC-sponsored IND program. How can it be obtained?
  Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report, August 2018
• Vitamin D Supplementation Effects on Tuberculosis Outcomes Should vitamin D supplementation be considered as part of an anti-tuberculosis regimen? What improvements might it offer these patients?
  BMC Pulmonary Medicine, August 2018
• Novel Nonmonetary Incentives to Promote HIV Testing Do these novel incentive strategies help increase the rates of HIV testing among men?
  AIDS, August 2018
• Ocular Abnormalities in Congenital Zika Syndrome This report details ocular abnormalities associated with Zika infection, underscoring the need for an early eye-screening exam for infants in which congenital Zika syndrome is suspected.
  Journal of Medical Case Reports, August 2018
• Population Immunity and Disease Transmission Surveillance How might integrated serologic surveillance help guide public health interventions for infectious diseases?
  Emerging Infectious Diseases, August 2018
• Progress in Vaccine-Preventable and Respiratory Infections What strategic improvements have helped prevent the spread of vaccine-preventable diseases?
  Emerging Infectious Diseases, August 2018