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Emerging Infections Program Publications Listing Emerging Infections - General July 2, 2013

This document contains a complete listing of New Mexico Emerging Infections Program peer-reviewed articles, reports & updates, and conference abstracts.

Risk Factors Associated with Hearing Loss in Childhood Children's Medical Services - General December 14, 2012

Provides a comprehensive list of risk factors that are associated with permanent congenital, delayed onset or progressive hearing loss in childhood.

Screener Competencies Children's Medical Services - General December 14, 2012

Describes the competencies and skills required by all newborn hearing screeners.

Pertussis Letter to Childcare Providers Pertussis - General June 22, 2012

Letter from New Mexico Department of Health about Pertussis for childcare providers.

Pertussis Letter to Foster Parents Pertussis - General June 22, 2012

Letter from New Mexico Department of Health about Pertussis for foster parents.

Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus Zoonotic Diseases - General November 22, 2011

Fact sheet about Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus.

EMS Critical Incident Stress Management Primer EMS Critical Incident Stress Management - General August 5, 2011

This document serves as a primer for learning about critical incident stress management.

Plague Information for Veterinarians Zoonotic Diseases - General June 2, 2011

Plague is caused by Yersinia pestis, a gram-negative bacterium that is endemic to most of the western United States. Epizootics of plague occur in wild rodents (rock squirrels, prairie dogs, ground squirrels, chipmunks, wood rats, and others) and most people acquire plague by the bite of an infectious rodent flea.

Chlamydiosis in Birds Zoonotic Diseases - General June 2, 2011

Chlamydiosis, formerly called ornithosis, and most commonly known to physicians as psittacosis, or (lay terminology) parrot fever, is an infrequent disease of many bird species and is caused by the organism Chlamydophila psittaci. Owners should be fully informed of the implications for their pet birds and the potential for transmission to humans.

Psittacosis Information Zoonotic Diseases - General June 2, 2011

Psittacosis, also known as parrot fever and ornithosis, is a bacterial infection of humans that can cause severe pneumonia and other serious health problems. It is caused by Chlamydophila psittaci, formerly known as Chlamydia psittaci.