Infectious Disease Alert – January 15, 2003
January 15, 2003
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West Nile Virus — Multiple Modes of Transmission
Two means of transmission of West Nile virus are newly describedsharps injury and transplacental infection. -
MRSA, Fluoroquinolones, and Mutations
Genetic mutations associated with resistance to fluoroquinolones were frequently detected in MRSA. -
Metapneumovirus
Evidence indicates that a novel paramyxovirus, the human metapneumovirus, may be an important cause of respiratory tract infection. -
Lack of Association of Measles, Mumps, and Rubella Vaccination with Autism
A study of all children born in Denmark from 1991-1998 showed no association between vaccination with measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccination and autism. -
PID Without Sex?
A case of Plesiomonas shigelloides pyosalpinx occurred in a swimmer. -
Updates
Bodegas Bust Bugs?; TNF in HIV/HBV Coinfected Adults