Bacterial Infections

Bacillus anthracis (anthrax)

Notice to Readers: Interim Recommendations for Protecting Workers from Exposure to Bacillus anthracis in Work Sites in which Mail is Handled or Processed
MMWR. November 02, 2001;50(43):961.
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Notice to Readers: Updated Recommendations for Antimicrobial Prophylaxis Among Asymptomatic Pregnant Women After Exposure to Bacillus anthracis
MMWR. November 02, 2001;50(43):960.
PDF (219 KB) 

Responding to Detection of Aerosolized Bacillus anthracis by Autonomous Detection Systems in the Workplace
MMWR Recommendations and Reports. June 4, 2004; 53(RR-07):1-12
PDF  (322 KB)

Update: Investigation of Bioterrorism-Related Anthrax and Interim Guidelines for Clinical Evaluation of Persons with Possible Anthrax
MMWR. November 02, 2001;50(43):941-8.
PDF (219 KB)

Update: Investigation of Bioterrorism-Related Anthrax and Interim Guidelines for Exposure Management and Antimicrobial Therapy, October 2001
MMWR. October 26, 2001;50(42):909-919.
PDF (213 KB)   

Botulism

Botulism in the United States, 1899-1996: Handbook for Epidemiologists, Clinicians, and Laboratory Workers
From the Division of Bacterial and Mycotic Diseases. 1998.
PDF (506 KB)

Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis

Preventing Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis Among Adolescents: Use of Tetanus Toxoid, Reduced Diphtheria Toxoid and Acellular Pertussis Vaccines
Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP)
MMWR Recommendations and Reports. March 24, 2006; 55(RR-03):1-34
PDF (473 KB)

Meningococcal Disease

Prevention and Control of Meningococcal Disease
Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP)
MMWR Recommendations and Reports. May 27, 2005; 54(RR-07):1-21
PDF  (322 KB)  

Pneumonia

Practice Guidelines for the Management of Community-Acquired Pneumonia in Adults
Clin Infect Dis. August 2000;31:347-382.
Full text
PDF (287 KB) Limited access; journal subscribers only

Streptococcal Disease, Group B

Prevention of Perinatal Group B Streptococcal Disease: Revised Guidelines from CDC
MMWR Recommendations and Reports. August 16, 2002;51(RR-11):1-22.
PDF (2.2 MB)

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