Haemophilus Influenzae
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Several school children in Detroit, Michigan were recently diagnosed with confirmed invasive Haemophilus Influenzae, a bacterial infection that causes flu-like symptoms such as high fever, headache, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and lethargy. The earliest onset of illness was in late-April and to date there are four confirmed cases including one death under investigation.
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If you treat a child with these symptoms, please consider ordering an additional blood culture screening for H. Influenzae, in addition to RSV, COVID-19, and seasonal influenza.
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If your patient is diagnosed with H. Influenzae, please refer to the CDC treatment and recommended chemoprophylaxis guidelines that may also apply to patient contacts.
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Although vaccines can prevent H. Influenzae, many young children have fallen behind on recommended vaccinations over the past few years. Please encourage parents to keep up to date on vaccinating their children against preventable illnesses.
MPox (Monkeypox)
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After several months of limited new cases of mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, Chicago has recently reported more than 10 cases. The cases are primarily among white men who have sex with men. Some of the cases were vaccinated and presented with very minor symptoms.
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Chicago will be hosting International Mr. Leather 2023 from May 25 to 29, an event likely to draw participants from Michigan. Please encourage your patients to be aware of signs and symptoms of mpox, assure full vaccination prior to attending, and seek treatment quickly if they detect any symptoms or know of a possible exposure.
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