Past Updates from the Clinician Registry Listserv:
Update Sent August 13, 2004
NOTE: This document is provided for historical purposes only and may not provide our most accurate and up-to-date information. The most current Clinician's information can be found on the Clinician Home Page.
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UPDATES TO INFORMATION AND GUIDANCE
The following updates were made to CDC information and guidance
during the period of August 6 – August 13, 2004, or reflect this week’s
current events. If you have any questions on these or other clinical issues,
please call our toll-free Clinician Information Line at 877-554-4625
or write to us at coca@cdc.gov.
DISASTERS
http://www.bt.cdc.gov/disasters/hurricanes/index.asp
Key Facts about Flood Readiness
Basic steps to take in preparing for a storm, information on emergency
supplies and evacuation plan.
http://www.bt.cdc.gov/disasters/floods/readiness.asp
Key Facts about Flood Recovery
CDC offers essential tips to help recover from a hurricane, food safety, avoiding the illness, water safety, chemical hazard, and how to clean up.
http://www.bt.cdc.gov/disasters/hurricanes/recovery.asp
WEST NILE VIRUS (WNV)
2004 WNV Activity in the United States
Provides updated information on West Nile virus activity in
the United States. Four hundred and ninty five human cases have
been reported to CDC this season as ofAugust 10, 2004. Of the
495 cases, 192 were reported as West Nile meningitis or
encephalitis (neuroinvasive disease), 147 were reported as
West Nile fever (milder disease), and 156 were clinically
unspecified at this time. Ten deaths have been reported.
http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvbid/westnile/surv&controlCaseCount04_detailed.htm
WNV Fact Sheet:
Information about clinical features, diagnosis and reporting, treatment and other clinical information.
http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvbid/westnile/resources/fact_sheet_clinician.htm
Maps of West Nile Virus Activity
Provides updated maps showing West Nile virus activity and
WNV viremic blood donor activity in the United States.
http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvbid/westnile/surv&control.htm
ANTHRAX
Patient Information
Provides UPDATED information on anthrax treatment. Amoxicillin dosage has changed from 250 mg to 500 mg.
http://www.bt.cdc.gov/agent/anthrax/treatment/amoxicillinpatient.asp
LABORATORY RESPONSE NETWORK (LRN)
Facts About the LRN
UPDATED information on LRN structure for chemical terrorism.
Currently, 62 state, territorial and metropolitan public health laboratories are members of the chemical component of the network. A designation of level 1, 2, or 3 defines network participation, and each level builds upon the preceding level. Click on the link for more information:
http://www.bt.cdc.gov/lrn/factsheet.asp
AVIAN INFLUENZA
Update on Avian Influenza A (H5N1)
This HAN update reviews the current situation and the surveillance and diagnostic recommendations for avian influenza A (H5N1). The recommendations for avian influenza A (H5N1) remain at the enhanced level established in February 2004. As detailed in the recommendations below, vigilance in the clinical setting for avian influenza (H5N1) requires that health-care providers consistently obtain international travel and other exposure risk information for persons who have specified respiratory symptoms.
See Avian Influenza A (H5N1).
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