Incidence of Hansen’s Disease — United States, 1994–2011
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Hansen’s Disease (HD, better known as leprosy) continues to occur in the United States, especially in people born outside of the United States and early diagnosis and treatment can stop the morbidity associated with this disabling disease. HD is a bacterial infection that causes a chronic disease affecting the skin and nerves. If untreated, HD can progress to a severely debilitating disease with nerve damage, tissue destruction, and functional loss.
Progress Toward Poliomyelitis Eradication — Afghanistan and Pakistan, January 2013–August 2014
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Interruption of wild poliovirus (WPV) circulation in two of the remaining endemic countries, Afghanistan and Nigeria, is within reach. However, risks of importations from Pakistan continue to threaten the Middle East and Asia. Unless Pakistan makes significant improvements to its program and controls WPV spread within its borders, the global efforts to eradicate polio will be undermined. Every year that eradication is delayed could cost the world up to 1 billion dollars.
Notes from the Field
Update on Lyme Carditis, Groups at High Risk, and Frequency of Associated Sudden Cardiac Death — United States
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