U.S. surveillance shows XBB and JN.1 Omicron descendants dominated SARS-CoV-2 circulation from May 2023 to September 2024
What COVID variants are circulating in the U.S.?
A U.S. surveillance report tracking SARS-CoV-2 variant circulation from May 2023 to September 2024 found circulating lineages were primarily…
A new report shows that from May 2023 through September 2024, the COVID-19 virus spreading in the U.S. was mostly descendants of the Omicron…
Dengue outbreak triggers local public health emergency in Puerto Rico
Why did Puerto Rico declare a public health emergency over dengue?
A report from Puerto Rico indicates a dengue outbreak has triggered a local public health emergency. The report does not provide specific ca…
Puerto Rico declared a public health emergency after dengue cases surged across the island in 2024, prompting urgent government action to co…
U.S. deaths from hornet, wasp, and bee stins tracked from 2011 to 2021
How many people die from bee and wasp stings in the US?
An observational study tracked deaths from hornet, wasp, and bee stings in the U.S. population from 2011 to 2021. The specific number of dea…
Deaths from bee and wasp stings occurred across the United States between 2011 and 2021, serving as a serious reminder of the fatal risk for…
CDC surveillance reports waterborne disease outbreaks from drinking water, 2015-2020
CDC tracks drinking water disease outbreaks across the United States from 2015 to 2020
A CDC surveillance report describes waterborne disease outbreaks associated with drinking water in the United States from 2015 to 2020. The …
The CDC tracked waterborne disease outbreaks linked to drinking water across the United States from 2015 to 2020.
Interim clinical treatment considerations for severe mpox manifestations in the United States
U.S. health officials review treatment options for severe mpox cases
A non-peer-reviewed report describes interim clinical treatment considerations for severe mpox manifestations in the United States. No study…
U.S. health officials are reviewing possible treatment approaches for severe mpox cases while more research is needed.
Case report describes rabies in a dog imported from Azerbaijan to the United States
A dog imported from Azerbaijan brought rabies to the United States.
A case report describes a single case of rabies in a dog imported from Azerbaijan to the United States. No details on intervention, outcomes…
A rabies-infected dog imported from Azerbaijan to the United States highlights the real-world risk of bringing diseases across borders.
Public health report identifies HIV transmission clusters among Hispanic/Latino MSM in Atlanta
Where is HIV spreading fastest among Latino men in Atlanta?
A public health report describes identification of clusters of rapid HIV transmission among Hispanic or Latino gay, bisexual, and other men …
Public health officials in Atlanta have identified fast-moving HIV transmission networks among Hispanic and Latino gay, bisexual, and other …
Case investigation examines monkeypox transmission risk among jail residents in Chicago
Jail study examines monkeypox transmission risk among residents sharing housing
A case investigation analyzed monkeypox transmission risk among residents of Cook County Jail, Chicago, who were housed with a symptomatic c…
Cook County Jail residents housed with someone who had monkeypox symptoms faced potential transmission risks in a recent case investigation.
Employment discrimination linked to health care access and use in transgender women
How does job discrimination affect transgender women's ability to get health care?
An observational surveillance report examined associations between employment discrimination and health care access/use among transgender wo…
Job discrimination at work is linked to transgender women's difficulty getting needed medical care and using health services in seven U.S. c…
Case report describes mercury exposure among workers at Ohio electronics recycling facility
Ohio facility workers monitored for mercury exposure from electronics recycling
A case report describes occupational mercury exposure among workers at an Ohio electronics waste and lamp recycling facility. No specific ex…
Workers at an Ohio electronics recycling facility face mercury exposure risks, highlighting the need for monitoring when handling waste cont…
Paxlovid prescription associated with 51% lower hospitalization risk in US adults with COVID-19
Paxlovid prescription linked to lower hospitalization risk in adults with COVID-19
An observational study of eligible US adults with COVID-19 found those prescribed Paxlovid were 51% less likely to be hospitalized. The stud…
Adults prescribed Paxlovid for COVID-19 were 51% less likely to be hospitalized compared to those who did not get the medication.
CDC issues guidance on antibiotic prophylaxis for meningococcal contacts in ciprofloxacin-resistant areas
How should doctors protect people exposed to drug-resistant meningitis?
The CDC has issued guidance for health departments on selecting antibiotics for prophylaxis in close contacts of meningococcal disease patie…
CDC now directs health departments to switch antibiotics when meningitis cases become resistant to the standard drug ciprofloxacin.