Minnesota implements universal newborn screening and surveillance for congenital cytomegalovirus
Minnesota begins universal newborn screening for congenital cytomegalovirus
A surveillance report describes the implementation of universal newborn screening and population-based surveillance for congenital cytomegal…
Minnesota starts universal newborn screening for a virus that can cause hearing loss or developmental problems if passed from mother to chil…
Field report describes expanded laboratory testing for varicella in Minnesota
What happens when health departments test more people for chickenpox?
A descriptive field report from the Minnesota Department of Health outlines expanded laboratory testing for varicella.
Minnesota health officials are testing more people for chickenpox to better track how much of the virus is circulating in their community.
Varicella outbreak reported among recent arrivals from Central and South America in NYC shelters
Chickenpox outbreak hits New York City shelters for recent arrivals
An outbreak report describes varicella cases among people recently arriving from Central or South America and staying in New York City shelt…
A chickenpox outbreak is spreading among recent arrivals from Central and South America living in New York City shelters and residential fac…
Global neonatal HSV incidence 8.2 per 100k births, rising 3.5% annually; nHSV-1 proportion increasing
A dangerous virus is affecting more newborns worldwide, with cases rising each year
A systematic review and meta-analysis found the global pooled incidence of neonatal herpes simplex virus (nHSV) is 8.2 per 100,000 live birt…
A dangerous newborn infection is rising worldwide, with cases increasing by 3.5% each year and highest rates now seen in the Americas.