Cyclosporiasis Outbreaks in 2018
Susan Bohm and Katherine Arends,
Division of Communicable Disease, MDHHS
Summertime
brings enteric illnesses due to Salmonella,
Escherichia coli, and Campylobacter. In recent years, there
has been an uptick of foodborne outbreaks caused by the microscopic intestinal
parasite, Cyclospora. Cyclospora cayetanensis is the pathogen
that causes cyclosporiasis. People become infected by ingesting sporulated
oocysts of the parasite.
Cyclosporiasis Outbreaks in 2018>>
Special Pathogens and Ebola Virus Disease: EMS &
Transportation Workshop Recap
On
August 29th, 2018 the Michigan Special Pathogens Response Network (SPRN)
team held a conference with regional healthcare coalition leadership and 15
EMS agencies designated to transport special pathogen patients across state
of Michigan, if needed. Over 65 people attended this one-day hands-on conference held at Livingston County EMS.
Evaluation of Liquid-, Foam-, and Gel-Based Decontaminants
This 62-page report provides information about a study to compare three delivery methods (i.e., liquids, foam, and gel) of liquid disinfectants on concrete and steel in vertical orientation. It aimed to evaluate liquid-, foam-, and gel-based decontaminants for Bacillus anthracis, to determine if gel and foam additives can increase the effectiveness over liquid when applied to common material types. No significant difference in efficacy in terms of log reduction with the use of foam was observed relative to liquid application
Evaluation of Liquid-, Foam-, and Gel-Based Decontaminants>>
Guide to Air-Purifying Respirators
This three-page document is a guide to air-purifying respirators (APRs) that work by removing gases, vapors, aerosols (airborne droplets and solid particles), or a combination of contaminants from the air through the use of filters, cartridges, or canisters. These respirators do not supply oxygen from other than the working atmosphere, and therefore cannot be used in an atmosphere that is oxygen-deficient or immediately dangerous to life or health. The guide explains how the appropriate respirator for a particular situation will depend on the environment and the contaminant(s).
Guide to Air-Purifying Respirators>>
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