Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . September 27th, 1999
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Conference Coverage (HIV Prevention) - PEP Compliance Low Among HIV Exposed HCWs
Malaria (Animal Models) - P. coatneyi Monkey Is Important Model for Malaria
Obstetrics (Teratogens) - Periconceptional Alcohol Consumption Prevalent in Women
Bioterrorism (Funding) - States Receive $40 Million for Bioterrorism Preparedness
Cancer Screening - Local Solutions Needed To Fight Cancer among U.S. Minorities
Colorectal Cancer (Screening) - Study Assesses Cancer Screening Practices
Epidemiology (HCV) - New Jersey Now Requiring Reports of All Hepatitis C Cases
Fertility - Multiple Birth Rate for Older Women Skyrocketing
Helicobacter pylori - Study Suggests Link Between Anemia, Intestinal Bug
Knowledge, Attitudes, and Behavior - Syphilis, Other STDs on Rise Among Gay Men in Seattle, Washington
Miscarriage - Low Lead in Body Can Cause Spontaneous Abortion
Testing (ALT) - Clearance Announced for ALT Test
Immunization Programs - "The Effect of Monthly Voucher Pick-Up and On-Site Vaccination Services on Children Enrolled in the WIC Program - Dallas, Texas."
Epidemiology (HBV) - "The Expected Number of Births to Women with Chronic Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) Infections in the U.S.: A Meta-Analysis."
Vaccine Surveillance - "A New Approach to the Use of Automated Data for Vaccine Safety Surveillance."
Antimicrobial Resistance - "Surveillance of Antimicrobial Use and Antimicrobial Resistance in United States Hospitals: Project ICARE Phase 2."
Human Monocytic Ehrlichiosis - "Outcome of Diagnostic Tests Using Samples From Patients With Culture-Proven Human Monocytic Ehrlichiosis: Implications for Surveillance."
Pneumococcal Infection - "Reduction in Functional Antibody Activity Against Streptococcus pneumoniae in Vaccinated Elderly Individuals Highly Correlates With Decreased IgG Antibody Avidity."
Transfusion Medicine - "An Investigation Into the Possibility of Transmission of Tick-Borne Pathogens via Blood Transfusion."
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