Notes from the Field: Severe Vibrio vulnificus Infections During Heat Waves - Three Eastern U.S. States, July-August 2023

Published on February 1, 2024

This report describes cases of Vibrio vulnificus infections after a period of heat waves in three eastern U.S. states.

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Kazakhstan is currently grappling with a significant health crisis, as measles cases have increased fivefold since the summer. According to the CDC, the country ranks third in the world in measles cases, trailing only Yemen and India. This fact is particularly striking given Kazakhstan's relatively low population of 20 million, in sharp contrast to India's 1.4 billion.Continue reading

Recommendations and Reports: CDC Laboratory Recommendations for Syphilis Testing, United States, 2024

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This report provides new CDC recommendations for tests that can support a diagnosis of syphilis.