Connecticut Epidemiologist Newsletter Archive 2010-2019
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Volume 39 - 2019
Vol. 39, No. 5 December
- A Decade Later: Inequalities by Neighborhood Poverty Remain for Influenza-related Hospitalizations in Connecticut
- Lyme Disease - Connecticut, 2018
Vol. 39, No. 4 November
- Measles in Connecticut, 2014-2019
- An Outbreak of Norovirus Gastroenteritis Associated with a School Event, Connecticut, 2019
- Powassan Virus - Connecticut, 2016-2019
Vol. 39, No. 3 October
- Change to the List of Reportable Diseases, Emergency Illnesses and Health Conditions, Reporting of Unexplained Vaping-related Lung Injuries
- A Focus on Fungus: Candidemia and Candida auris Surveillance
- Investigation of a Confirmed Travel-associated Outbreak of Legionnaires' disease - Connecticut, 2018
Vol. 39, No. 2 June
- Norovirus Outbreaks at a Food Service Establishment, Connecticut 2018-2019
- Investigation of a Norovirus Outbreak at a Summer Camp, Connecticut, 2018
Vol. 39, No. 1 January
- Reportable Diseases, Emergency Illnesses and Health Conditions, and Reportable Laboratory Findings - Changes for 2019
- List of Reportable Diseases, Emergency Illnesses and Health Conditions - 2019
- List of Reportable Laboratory Findings - 2019
- Persons Required to Report Reportable Diseases, Emergency Illnesses and Health Conditions, and Reportable Laboratory Findings
Volume 38 - 2018
Vol. 38, No. 5 December
- Investigation of a Norovirus Outbreak at a Connecticut University, 2018
- Influenza Surveillance, 2018-2019 Season
Vol. 38, No. 4 November
- West Nile Virus - Connecticut, 2018
- Lyme Disease - Connecticut, 2017
Vol. 38, No. 3 September
- An Increase in Legionellosis, Connecticut, 2018
- An Outbreak of Clostridium Perfringens Gastroenteritis Associated With a Restaurant, Connecticut, 2018
Vol. 38, No. 2 April
- Cervical Cancer Screening Practices Among Physicians in Connecticut, 2016
- Campylobacter Outbreak at a Wine and Food Festival Detected Using SaTScan™ - Connecticut, 2017
Vol. 38, No. 1 January
- Reportable Diseases, Emergency Illnesses and Health Conditions, and Reportable Laboratory Findings - Changes for 2018
- List of Reportable Diseases, Emergency Illnesses and Health Conditions - 2018
- List of Reportable Laboratory Findings - 2018
- Persons Required to Report Reportable Diseases, Emergency Illnesses and Health Conditions, and Reportable Laboratory Findings
Volume 37 - 2017
Vol. 37, No. 6 December
- Influenza Surveillance, Connecticut, 2016-2017 Season
- Influenza Surveillance, 2017-2018 Season: Summary of Instructions for Hospitals
- Influenza Testing Procedures During the 2017-2018 Flu Season
Vol. 37, No. 5 October
- The Epidemiology of Rotavirus in Connecticut, January 1, 2011-December 31, 2016
Vol. 37, No. 4 August
- Zika Virus Surveillance - Connecticut, 2016-2017
Vol. 37, No. 3 July
- A Case of Candida auris Infection at a Connecticut Acute Care Hospital - June 2017
- Epidemiology of Carbapenem-Resistant Enterobacteriaceae - Connecticut, January 2014 - December 2015
Vol. 37, No. 2 May
- Antimicrobial Stewardship in Connecticut Acute Care Hospitals: Summary of Progress Toward CDC Targets in 2015
- Rabies Testing of Domestic and Wild Animals - Connecticut, 2016
- Summary of Tuberculosis Cases Reported in Connecticut, 2016
Vol. 37, No. 1 January
- Reportable Diseases, Emergency Illnesses and Health Conditions, and Reportable Laboratory Findings - Changes for 2017
- List of Reportable Diseases, Emergency Illnesses and Health Conditions - 2017
- List of Reportable Laboratory Findings - 2017
- Persons Required to Report Reportable Diseases, Emergency Illnesses and Health Conditions, and Reportable Laboratory Findings
- Important Notice Concerning Reporting Forms and Methods
Volume 36 - 2016
Vol. 36, No. 5 November
- Investigation of Salmonellosis Among Attendees of a Pig Roast - Connecticut, 2016
- Influenza Testing Procedures During the 2016-2017 Flu Season
- Influenza Surveillance, 2016-2017 Season: Summary of Instructions for Hospitals
Vol. 36, No. 4 September
- An Outbreak of Escherichia coli O121 Involving a Common Food Service Establishment, Connecticut, April - May 2016
- Babesiosis in Neonates - Connecticut, 2015
Vol. 36, No. 3 April
- Mycobacterium tuberculosis Laboratory Testing Practices - Connecticut, January 2014 - June 2015
- Rabies Testing of Domestic and Wild Animals - Connecticut, 2014 - 2015
- Modifications to Rabies Testing Requirements and Testing Hours
Vol. 36, No. 2 February
- Changes to the Lists of Reportable Diseases, Emergency Illnesses and Health Conditions, and Reportable Laboratory Findings
- An Outbreak of Norovirus Among Students and Staff of an Academic Institution - Connecticut, October, 2015
- A Pilot Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) Program for the Prevention of HIV - Connecticut, January - June, 2015
Vol. 36, No. 1 January (Revised)
- Reportable Diseases, Emergency Illnesses and Health Conditions, and Reportable Laboratory Findings - Changes for 2016
- List of Reportable Diseases, Emergency Illnesses and Health Conditions - 2016
- List of Reportable Laboratory Findings - 2016
- Persons Required to Report Reportable Diseases, Emergency Illnesses and Health Conditions, and Reportable Laboratory Findings
- Important Notice Concerning Reporting Forms and Methods
Volume 35 - 2015
Vol. 35, No. 7 December
- West Nile Virus - Connecticut, 2015
- Influenza Testing Procedures During the 2015-2016 Flu Season
- An Outbreak of Salmonella Braenderup Involving a Common Food Service Establishment - Connecticut, April 2015
Vol. 35, No. 6 November
- Influenza Vaccination Coverage in Connecticut Acute-care Hospital Personnel, 2013-14 Influenza Season
- Influenza and Pneumococcal Vaccination Coverage in Connecticut, 2001-2010
Vol. 35, No. 5 August
- Human Granulocytic Anaplasmosis - Connecticut, 2011-2014
- Babesiosis Surveillance - Connecticut, 2014
Vol. 35, No. 4 July
- Changing Occurrence of Vibrio Infection, Connecticut, 1996-2014
- Lyme Disease - Connecticut, 2014
Vol. 35, No. 3 April
- An Outbreak of Norovirus Involving Multiple Events and a Common Food Service Establishment - Connecticut, September 2014
- Chikungunya Virus Infections - Connecticut, 2014
Vol. 35, No. 2 March
- Experience Using 12 Weekly Doses of Isoniazid and Rifapentine as Treatment for Latent Tuberculosis Infection - Connecticut, March 2012 - January 2015
- Table. Summary of Tuberculosis Cases Reported in Connecticut, 2014
- Monitoring of Travelers for Ebola Virus Disease - Connecticut, October 2014 - February 2015
Vol. 35, No. 1 January
- Reportable Diseases, Emergency Illnesses and Health Conditions, and Reportable Laboratory Findings - Changes for 2015
- List of Reportable Diseases, Emergency Illnesses and Health Conditions - 2015
- List of Reportable Laboratory Findings - 2015
- Persons Required to Report Reportable Diseases, Emergency Illnesses and Health Conditions, and Reportable Laboratory Findings
- Important Notice Concerning Reporting Forms and Methods
Volume 34 - 2014
Vol. 34, No. 7 December
- Investigation of a Norovirus Outbreak at a Summer Camp - Connecticut, 2014
- A Case of Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome - Connecticut, 2014
Vol. 34, No. 6 November
- Outbreak of Salmonella Associated with a Restaurant - Connecticut, May 2014
- Connecticut's Progress in Meeting National HIV/AIDS Strategy Goals
- Influenza Testing Procedures During the 2014-2015 Flu Season
Vol. 34, No. 5 September
- Animal Testing for Potential Rabies Exposures Update - Connecticut, 2011-2013
- Babesiosis Surveillance - Connecticut, 2011-2013
Vol. 34, No. 4 August
- Outbreak of Vibrio parahaemolyticus Associated with Raw Shellfish Consumption - Connecticut, June - October 2013
- Chikungunya Virus Infection
- Powassan Virus Disease - an Emerging Tick-borne Illness
Vol. 34, No. 3 July
- Human Case of Eastern Equine Encephalitis - Connecticut, 2013
- Escherichia coli O157:H7 Infections - Connecticut, 2013
Vol. 34, No. 2 June
- West Nile Virus - Connecticut, 2000-2013
- Dengue Among Connecticut Residents, 2011-2013
Vol. 34, No. 1 January
- Reportable Diseases, Emergency Illnesses and Health Conditions, and Reportable Laboratory Findings - Changes for 2014
- List of Reportable Diseases, Emergency Illnesses and Health Conditions - 2014
- List of Reportable Laboratory Findings - 2014
- Persons Required to Report Reportable Diseases, Emergency Illnesses and Health Conditions, and Reportable Laboratory Findings
- Important Notice Concerning Reporting Forms and Methods
Volume 33 - 2013
Vol. 33, No. 5 December
- DPH Influenza Testing Procedures During the 2013-2014 Flu Season
- Influenza Surveillance - Connecticut, 2012-2013
Vol. 33, No. 4 November
- Legionellosis in Connecticut, 2003-2012
- Lyme Disease - Connecticut, 2012
Vol. 33, No. 3 August
- Foodborne Illness in Connecticut, 2004-2012
- Foodborne Disease Outbreaks - Connecticut, 2004-2012
Vol. 33, No. 2 March
- Investigation of a Norovirus Outbreak in a Connecticut University, 2012
- Connecticut Antimicrobial Stewardship Prevention Collaborative
- Table. Summary of Reported Tuberculosis Cases - Connecticut, 2012
Vol. 33, No. 1 January
- Reportable Diseases, Emergency Illnesses and Health Conditions, and Reportable Laboratory Findings - Changes for 2013
- List of Reportable Diseases, Emergency Illnesses and Health Conditions - 2013
- List of Reportable Laboratory Findings - 2013
- Persons Required to Report Reportable Diseases, Emergency Illnesses and Health Conditions, and Reportable Laboratory Findings
- Important Notice Concerning Reporting Forms and Methods
Volume 32 - 2012
Vol. 32, No. 6 September
- Vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus - Connecticut, 2000-2011
- Infection Control Resources and Practices in Connecticut Long-Term Care Facilities, 2011
Vol. 32, No. 5 July
- Investigation of Two Multistate Outbreaks of Salmonellosis - Connecticut, 2012
- The Changing Epidemiology of Hepatitis A Virus Infection (HAV) in Connecticut, 2006-2011
Vol. 32, No. 4 May
- Chronic Hepatitis B - Connecticut, 2007-2011
- Chronic Hepatitis C - Connecticut, 2007-2011
Vol. 32, No. 3 April
- The Impact of Automated Testing for Syphilis on Surveillance - Connecticut, 2011
- Risk Factors for Gonorrhea and Chlamydia Co-Infection, New Haven and Hartford Counties - Connecticut, 2009-2011
Vol. 32, No. 2 March
- Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Outbreak Following a Rare October Snowstorm - Connecticut, 2011
- New Options for the Treatment of Latent Tuberculosis
- World TB Day - March 24, 2012
- Expedited Partner Therapy
- Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine Effectiveness Study
- Table: Summary of Tuberculosis Cases - Connecticut, 2011
Vol. 32, No. 1 January
- Reportable Diseases, Emergency Illnesses and Health Conditions, and Reportable Laboratory Findings - Changes for 2012
- List of Reportable Diseases, Emergency Illnesses and Health Conditions - 2012
- List of Reportable Diseases, Emergency Illnesses and Health Conditions - 2012
- Technical Revisions to the Laboratory Significant Findings Report form (OL-15C)
- Persons Required to Report Reportable Diseases, Emergency Illnesses and Health Conditions, and Reportable Laboratory Findings
Volume 31 - 2011
Vol. 31, No. 12 December
- Carbon Monoxide Incidents Resulting From Tropical Storm Irene - Connecticut, 2011
- Community Associated Clostridium difficile Infection in Select Towns; Laboratory-based Active Surveillance - Connecticut, 2010
Vol. 31, No. 11 November
- DPH Influenza Testing Procedures During the 2011-2012 Flu Season
- Pertussis - Connecticut, 2007-2010
- Results of a Survey of Pertussis Vaccine Use at Connecticut Birth Hospitals
Vol. 31, No. 10 October
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus Testing Practices of Tuberculosis Patients by Connecticut Health Care Providers
- Salmonella Enteritidis Outbreak: Long Term Care Facility as Sentinel for a Community Outbreak
Vol. 31, No. 9 September
- HIV in Connecticut - 30 Years Later
Vol. 31, No. 8 August
- Seasonal and Pandemic 2009 H1N1 Influenza Immunization Rates Among Connecticut Hospital Health Care Personnel, 2009-2010
- Human Granulocytic Anaplasmosis - Connecticut, 2001-2010
Vol. 31, No. 7 July
- Lyme Disease - Connecticut, 2010
- Are Connecticut Physicians Informed About Lyme Disease? A Survey of Connecticut Physicians, 2005
Vol. 31, No. 6 June
- Human Papillomavirus Types in Connecticut, 2008-2009
- An Outbreak of Gastroenteritis After a Holiday Party - Connecticut, December 2010
Vol. 31, No. 5 May
- Acute Hepatitis B, Connecticut, 2007-2010
- Acute Hepatitis C, Connecticut, 2008-2010
Vol. 31, No. 4 April
- Invasive Pneumococcal Disease - Connecticut, 1998-2009
- Surveillance for Guillain-Barré Syndrome During the 2009 Pandemic Influenza A (H1N1) Vaccination Campaign
Vol. 31, No. 3 March
- World Tuberculosis (TB) Day
- Tuberculosis Mortality in Connecticut, 2007-2009
- Suboptimal Tuberculosis Prevention Among Nonnative Persons in Connecticut, 2005-2008
- Table. Summary of Tuberculosis Cases Reported in Connecticut, 2010
Vol. 31, No. 2 February
- Pandemic 2009 H1N1 Vaccination in Connecticut
Vol. 31, No. 1 January
- Reportable Diseases and Laboratory Reportable Significant Findings - Changes for 2011
- List of Reportable Diseases 2011
- List of Laboratory Reportable Significant Findings 2011
- Persons Required to Report Reportable Diseases and Laboratory Reportable Significant Findings
Volume 30 - 2010
Vol. 30, No. 8 December
- Pandemic Influenza - Connecticut, 2009-2010
Vol. 30, No. 7 November
- Free Influenza Testing During the 2010-2011 Flu Season
- Animal Testing for Potential Human Rabies Exposures - Connecticut, 2003-2008
- Revised Request for Rabies Examination Form OL97a
Vol. 30, No. 6 September
- Neighborhood Socioeconomic Status Among Children Hospitalized With Influenza: New Haven County - Connecticut, 2003-2010
- Vibriosis - Connecticut, 2000-2009
- Erratum: Vol. 30, No. 2
Vol. 30, No. 5 June
- Impact of 2-Dose Vaccination on Varicella Epidemiology - Connecticut, 2005-2008
- Guillain-Barré Syndrome Removed from List of Reportable Diseases
- Disease Statistics by County - Connecticut, 2009
Vol. 30, No. 4 May
- Rabies Surveillance Update - Connecticut, 2005-2009
- Lyme Disease - Connecticut, 2009
Vol. 30, No. 3 April
- Mumps Outbreak - Connecticut, January-April 2010
- Outbreak of Norovirus Gastroenteritis Associated with a Bakery - Connecticut, 2010
Vol. 30, No. 2 February
- The Human Papillomavirus Vaccine Impact Monitoring Project (HPV-IMPACT) - Connecticut, 2008
- Multiple-Serotype Outbreak of Salmonella Gastroenteritis at a Reception - Connecticut, 2009
Vol. 30, No. 1 January
- Reportable Diseases and Laboratory Reportable Significant Findings - Changes for 2010
- List of Reportable Diseases 2010
- List of Laboratory Reportable Significant Findings 2010
- Persons Required to Report Reportable Diseases and Laboratory Reportable Significant Findings
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