EPI Update, September 7, 2007

Weekly newsletter for Center For Acute Disease Epidemiology of Iowa Department of Public Health.

EPI Update, August 31, 2007

Weekly newsletter for Center For Acute Disease Epidemiology of Iowa Department of Public Health.

EPI Update, September 14, 2007

Weekly newsletter for Center For Acute Disease Epidemiology of Iowa Department of Public Health.

EPI Update, September 21, 2007

Weekly newsletter for Center For Acute Disease Epidemiology of Iowa Department of Public Health.

EPI Update, September 28, 2007

Weekly newsletter for Center For Acute Disease Epidemiology of Iowa Department of Public Health.

International Update, October/November 2007

News from the Iowa International Office

EPI Update, October 12, 2007

Weekly newsletter for Center For Acute Disease Epidemiology of Iowa Department of Public Health.

Encéphalites virales [Viral encephalitis: update]

Suspicion of viral encephalitis should always be considered as a medical emergency and the prognosis depend on both the immune status of the host and the virulence of the virus. Among them, the herpes simplex virus is by far the most important one since it can be associated with severe encephalitis in immunocompetent host, and because a good response to acyclovir can be expected when rapidly initiated. Nevertheless, confirmation of the diagnosis requires exclusion of both metabolic or toxic encephalopathy and inflammatory encephalitis of non-infectious origin. In addition, other germs than viruses can mimic viral encephalitis and must be taken into consideration. The purpose of this review is to update the investigation that should be performed in clinical practice for any patient with suspicion of acute viral encephalitis.

EPI Update, October 26, 2007

Weekly newsletter for Center For Acute Disease Epidemiology of Iowa Department of Public Health.

EPI Update, October 5, 2007

Weekly newsletter for Center For Acute Disease Epidemiology of Iowa Department of Public Health.

EPI Update, October 19, 2007

Weekly newsletter for Center For Acute Disease Epidemiology of Iowa Department of Public Health.

Mise à jour sur l'hépatite E [An update on hepatitis E].

The hepatitis E virus (HEV) is an RNA virus transmitted via the fecal-oral route or through uncooked animal meat products. Of the 4 known genotypes, genotype 3 is responsible for autochthonous infections in industrialized countries, with a seroprevalence in Switzerland estimated as high as 22%. The majority of infections is asymptomatic but a minority of patients, notably men over 50 or with underlying liver disease, can present with severe acute hepatitis. Chronic hepatitis E with HEV of genotype 3 has been observed in immunosuppressed patients, mostly transplant recipients. Serology is not sufficiently sensitive, especially in immunosuppressed patients, making PCR identification the preferred test for diagnosing active infection. Ribavirin or interferon-alpha can be used to treat chronic hepatitis E if reduction of immunosuppressive treatment does not result in viral elimination.

State Library Update, October 2007, Vol.5, no. 4. Library of Iowa, State.

Quarterly update for State Library patrons.

EPI Update, November 9, 2007

Weekly newsletter for Center For Acute Disease Epidemiology of Iowa Department of Public Health.

EPI Update, November 16, 2007

Weekly newsletter for Center For Acute Disease Epidemiology of Iowa Department of Public Health.