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Div. of Media Relations
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Synopsis for December 13, 2002
The MMWR is embargoed until 12 Noon ET,
Thursdays.
- Exophiala (Wangiella) Meningitis and Death
from Contaminated Injectable Steroids Prepared by a Compounding
Pharmacy -- United States, July-November, 2002
- Outbreaks of Gastroenteritis Associated with
Noroviruses on Cruise Ships -- United States, 2002
- Measles Outbreak Among Internationally Adopted
Children Arriving in the United States, February-March 2001
MMWR Surveillance Summary
December 13, 2002/Vol. 51/SS-11
Adult Blood Lead Epidemiology and Surveillance United States,
19982001
Elevated blood lead levels (BLLs) in adults can damage the cardiovascular,
central nervous, reproductive, hematologic, and renal systems. The
majority of cases are workplace-related. U.S. Department of Health and
Human Services recommends that BLLs among all adults be reduced to <25
ľg/dL. The highest BLL acceptable by standards of the U.S. Occupational
Safety and Health Administration is 40 ľg/dL. The mean BLL of adults in
the United States is <3 ľg/dL. This report covers cases of adults
(aged >16 years) with BLLs >25 ľg/dL, as reported by
25 states during 1998-2001.
Contact: Robert Roscoe, MS
CDC, National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health
(513) 8414424
| Telebriefing for December
12, 2002 |
| WHO: |
David Forney and Dr. Elaine Cramer, CDC vessel
sanitation inspection experts. |
| WHAT: |
To discuss outbreaks of Norwalk-like viruses
associated with travel on cruise ships.
Brief remarks followed by Q/A. |
| WHEN: |
Thursday, December 12, 2002; Noon ET |
| WHERE: |
At your desk, by toll-free conference line: Dial
866-254-5942
Teleconference name: CDC |
| A full transcript will be available
today following the teleconference and this teleconference
will also be audio webcast. Access both at http://www.cdc.gov/media/. |
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Synopsis for December 13, 2002
Exophiala (Wangiella) Meningitis and Death from
Contaminated Injectable Steroids Prepared by a Compounding Pharmacy --
United States, July-November, 2002
This report describes five cases of fungal
infection associated with contaminated drugs prepared at a compounding
pharmacy.
PRESS CONTACT:
Nicole Coffin
CDC, National Center for Infectious Diseases
(404) 498-1271 |
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In the United States, pharmacists can compound medications to fulfill
unique patient drug requirements or to prepare drug products that are not
commercially available. As of December 5, five patients have developed Exophiala
dermatitidis infection associated with injectable steroids prepared by
a compounding pharmacy. The compounded product had been distributed in 11
states. Exophiala is a neutrotropic, dark pigment-forming fungus
found in soil and is a rare cause of human illness. In this outbreak, 1
case-patient died.
Outbreaks of Gastroenteritis Associated with
Noroviruses on Cruise Ships -- United States, 2002
PRESS CONTACT:
Division of Media Relations
CDC, Office of Communication
(404) 639-3286 |
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Summary not available.
Measles Outbreak Among Internationally Adopted Children
Arriving in the United States, February-March 2001
Imported cases of measles continue to affect susceptible U.S.
residents.
PRESS CONTACT:
David Kim, MD
CDC, National Center for Infectious Diseases
(404) 498-1600 |
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A 10-month-old child adopted from an orphanage in China traveled with
prodromal fever (an infectious stage of measles) on international and
domestic flights on commercial airlines. The child was part of a group of
adopted children from China who resided in the same orphanage. The child
potentially exposed multiple persons during the communicable period.
Subsequent investigations identified 14 U.S. measles cases related to this
case. Parents of internationally adopted children should be aware of the
importance of assuring that they and their family members are current in
their immunizations. Further, soon after arrival in the United States,
their adopted childrens immunization status should be updated according
to the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices' guidelines.
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