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Legionnaires’ disease in transportation, construction and other occupations in 39 US jurisdictions, 2014-2016

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By Laurel Harduar Morano, Bozena M Morawski, Chris Edens, Albert E. Barskey
| Occupational and Environmental Medicine (OEM) Verified
Abstract Background Certain workers are at increased risk for acquiring Legionnaires’ disease compared with other workers. This study aims to identify occupations at increased risk for acquiring Legionnaires’ disease. Methods Using data from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Supplemental Legionnaires’ Disease Surveillance System, this study identified Legionnaires’ disease confirmed patients ≥16 years of age in 39 states with reported symptom onset during 2014–2016.
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Rising Incidence of Legionnaires’ Disease and Associated Epidemiologic Patterns, United States, 1992-2018

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By Albert E. Barskey, Chris Edens, Gordana Derado
| Emerging Infectious Diseases Verified
Disclaimer: Early release articles are not considered as final versions. Any changes will be reflected in the online version in the month the article is officially released. Albert E. Barskey , Gordana Derado, and Chris Edens Author affiliation: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Georgia, USA Legionnaires’ disease (LD) is a severe pneumonia caused by Legionella spp. bacteria. Approximately 95% of patients require hospitalization, and 10% die (1).
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Measles Outbreak in a Highly Vaccinated Population, San Diego, 2008: Role of the Intentionally Undervaccinated

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By David E. Sugerman, Albert E. Barskey, Maryann G. Delea, Ismael R. Ortega-Sanchez, Daoling Bi, Kimberly J. Ralston, Paul A. Rota, Karen Waters-Montijo
| pediatricsdigest.mobi
RESULTS: The importation resulted in 839 exposed persons, 11 additional cases (all in unvaccinated children), and the hospitalization of an infant too young to be vaccinated. Two-dose vaccination coverage of 95%, absence of vaccine failure, and a vigorous outbreak response halted spread beyond the third generation, at a net public-sector cost of $10 376 per case.
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