Are Doctors Missing Cases of H5N1 Bird Flu in People Who Drink Raw Milk?
Raw milk from cows infected with the H5N1 bird flu has been shown to contain very high levels of the virus, making it quite risky for people to consume. Emergency departments and healthcare professionals have received communications from health authorities to be aware of potential H5N1 infections. Full Access: MDPage
Increase in Human Parvovirus B19 Activity in the United States
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is issuing this Health Alert Network (HAN) Health Advisory to notify healthcare clinicians, public health authorities, and the public about current increases in human parvovirus B19 activity in the U.S. In the U.S., there is no routine surveillance for parvovirus B19, and it is not a notifiable condition.
Recently, CDC has received reports indicating increased parvovirus B19 activity in the U.S. Full Access: CDC
Increased Oropouche Virus Activity and Associated Risk to Travelers
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is issuing this Health Alert Network (HAN) Health Advisory to notify of an increase in Oropouche virus disease in the Americas region. Between January 1 and August 1, 2024, more than 8,000 cases of the Oropouche virus disease were reported, including two deaths and five cases of vertical transmission associated with fetal death or congenital abnormalities. In the U.S. and Europe in 2024, travel-associated cases have been identified in travelers returning from Cuba and Brazil. As testing and surveillance for Oropouche virus disease increase in the Americas, reports of cases from additional countries are expected. This Health Advisory advises on evaluating and testing travelers who have been in impacted areas with signs and symptoms consistent with Oropouche virus infection. Full Access: CDC
Pertussis Surveillance and Trends
In 2024, reported cases of pertussis increased across the U.S., indicating a return to more typical trends. Preliminary data show that more than four times as many cases have been reported as of week 32, reported on August 10, 2024, compared to the same time in 2023. The number of reported cases this year is higher than what was seen at the same time in 2019, prior to the pandemic. Full Access: CDC
