Past Updates from the Clinician Registry Listserv
Update Sent October 02, 2006
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.
Today's topics include:
E. Coli O157:H7 Outbreak
Update on Multi-State Outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 Infections From Fresh Spinach, September 28, 2006
As of 1 PM (ET) September 28, 2006, Thursday, 187 persons infected with the outbreak strain of E. coli O157:H7 have been reported to CDC from 26 states.
http://www.cdc.gov/foodborne/ecolispinach/current.htm
CDC Advice for Consumers on the Multistate Outbreak of E. coli From Fresh Spinach - Updated September 30
Provides updated guidance for consumers.
http://www.cdc.gov/foodborne/ecolispinach/consumeradvice.htm
Spanish translation: http://www.cdc.gov/foodborne/ecolispinach/es/consumeradvice.htm
Questions and Answers about E. coli O157:H7 Outbreak from Fresh Spinach - Updated September 30
http://www.cdc.gov/foodborne/ecolispinach/qa_ecoli_freshspinach.htm
Spanish Translation of "General Fact Sheet on E. coli" - September 30
http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dbmd/diseaseinfo/escherichiacoli_g_sp.htm
Importance of Culture Confirmation of Shiga Toxin-producing Escherichia coli Infection as Illustrated by Outbreaks of Gastroenteritis --- New York and North Carolina, 2005 - MMWR Article - September 29
Escherichia coli O157:H7 and other strains of E. coli that produce Shiga toxin are collectively known as Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC). The current outbreak of STEC O157 infections associated with eating fresh spinach illustrates the importance of obtaining isolates to identify the source of the infections.
http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm5538a3.htm
E. coli O157:H7 Outbreak Case Counts by State - Updated September 28
Provides a map of affected States.
http://www.cdc.gov/foodborne/ecolispinach/case_count_us_map.htm
Update: What CDC and Other Agencies Are Doing in Response to the Outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 Infections From Spinach - September 27
CDC has been working collaboratively with state health departments and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to rapidly detect infections, identify the source of the infections, and provide information on treatment of E. coli O157:H7 infections for the public and health care providers.
http://www.cdc.gov/foodborne/ecolispinach/govresponse.htm
Ongoing Multistate Outbreak of Escherichia coli serotype O157:H7 Infections Associated with Consumption of Fresh Spinach --- United States, September 2006 - MMWR Article - September 26
This report describes the joint investigation and outbreak-control measures undertaken by state public health officials, CDC, and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This investigation and additional case finding are ongoing.
http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm5538a4.htm
Podcast: 9/26/06 Update on the U.S. Outbreak of E. coli Linked to Spinach
Listen to an audio update from CDC on the current situation.
http://www2a.cdc.gov/podcasts/player.asp?f=1613&t=a
If you missed our COCA call regarding the E. coli O157:H7 outbreak from fresh spinach, you can listen to the replay or download the audio file! Please go to the following link for more information: http://www.bt.cdc.gov/coca/callinfo.asp.
Botulism Health Alert Advisory
Update: Foodborne Botulism toxin Type A associated with bottled carrot juice – Florida and Georgia - Health Alert Advisory - September 29
Two events of foodborne botulism have been caused by the same commercial brand of carrot juice. Three residents of Georgia consumed commercially produced carrot juice from the same bottle. All sought medical care on September 8, 2006, and all three were intubated. Clinical specimens from all three case-patients yielded botulinum toxin type A. High levels of botulinum toxin type A were identified in remnant carrot juice in the bottle from which they drank.
http://www2a.cdc.gov/HAN/ArchiveSys/ViewMsgV.asp?AlertNum=00251
Seasonal Influenza
Antiviral Medications for Influenza - Updated September 26
http://www.cdc.gov/flu/professionals/treatment/
Questions & Answers: Thimerosal-Containing Influenza Vaccine - Updated September 26
http://www.cdc.gov/flu/about/qa/thimerosal.htm
From the Flu Prevention Toolkit:
I had to take a flu break
http://www.cdc.gov/flu/toolkit/stories/flubreak.htm
I practice healthy habits
http://www.cdc.gov/flu/toolkit/stories/healthyhabits.htm
Emergency Preparedness
Using a Generator Indoors Will Kill You in Minutes - PDF File - September 25
http://www.bt.cdc.gov/disasters/pdf/co-flyer_picto_generator.pdf
Get Rid of Mold - PDF File - September 25
http://www.bt.cdc.gov/disasters/pdf/flyer-get-rid-of-mold.pdf
Spanish version: http://www.bt.cdc.gov/disasters/espanol/pdf/flyer-get-rid-of-mold-spanish.pdf
Our Clinician Communication Team is committed to excellence in reporting our weekly updates. Please e-mail coca@cdc.gov should you note any written errors or discrepancies.
If you need to unsubscribe or update your information, please go to our website: http://www.bt.cdc.gov/clinregistry
If you need further information or technical help, please send an e-mail message to: coca@cdc.gov
- Page last updated October 02, 2006
- Content source: CDC Emergency Communication System (ECS), Division of Health Communication and Marketing (DHCM), National Center for Health Marketing (NCHM)
Get email updates
To receive email updates about this page, enter your email address:
Contact Us:
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
1600 Clifton Rd
Atlanta, GA 30333 - 800-CDC-INFO
(800-232-4636)
TTY: (888) 232-6348
24 Hours/Every Day - cdcinfo@cdc.gov
