Travel Medicine Advisor Archives – June 1, 2006
June 1, 2006
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Foodborne Infections — Preliminary 2005 FoodNet Data
In 1996, the Foodborne Diseases Active Surveillance Network (FoodNet) was established as a collaborative effort by the Emerging Infections Program of the CDC, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), and the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). -
Endocarditis After Acute Q Fever
Fenollar and colleagues report 3 cases of Coxiella burnetii (Q fever) endocarditis which occurred in patients with previously undetected, clinically silent cardiac valvular abnormalities, months to years after documented acute Q fever. These subtle valvulopathies included bicuspid aortic valve, mitral valve prolapse, and minimal valvular leaks. -
Routine Immunizations for Pediatric Travelers
With such rapid advances in immunization science and with additional vaccines frequently becoming available, expert groups advising the American public about immunization practices standardized their recommendations a decade ago. Annually, updates are published by the American Academy of Pediatrics. -
Refugees with Eosinophilia: Diagnostic Considerations
Seybolt and colleagues performed a retrospective analysis of refugees seen as part of a 2-visit health evaluation at Boston Medical Center from October 1998 through May 2002. Eosinophilia was defined as an absolute eosinophil count of > 450 cells/mL. -
Pharmacology Watch: Gastric Acid Secretion and the Absorption of Thyroxine
Can Plavix Add to the Efficacy of Aspirin?; Prevention of Hypertension?; Estrogen Alternatives; FDA Actions