Neurocysticercosis in Oregon, 1995–2000
The unexpected death of a teenager from neurocysticercosis prompted an investigation of this disease in Oregon. We found 89 hospitalizations, 43 newly diagnosed cases, and 6 deaths from 1995 to 2000. At least five cases occurred in persons who had not traveled or lived outside the United States. Enh...
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pubmed-33228012012-04-16 Neurocysticercosis in Oregon, 1995–2000 Townes, John M. Hoffmann, Christopher J. Kohn, Melvin A. Dispatch The unexpected death of a teenager from neurocysticercosis prompted an investigation of this disease in Oregon. We found 89 hospitalizations, 43 newly diagnosed cases, and 6 deaths from 1995 to 2000. At least five cases occurred in persons who had not traveled or lived outside the United States. Enhanced surveillance for neurocysticercosis is warranted. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2004-03 /pmc/articles/PMC3322801/ /pubmed/15109424 http://dx.doi.org/10.3201/eid1003.030542 Text en |
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Townes, John M. Hoffmann, Christopher J. Kohn, Melvin A. |
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Townes, John M. Hoffmann, Christopher J. Kohn, Melvin A. Neurocysticercosis in Oregon, 1995–2000 |
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Townes, John M. Hoffmann, Christopher J. Kohn, Melvin A. |
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Neurocysticercosis in Oregon, 1995–2000 |
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Neurocysticercosis in Oregon, 1995–2000 |
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Neurocysticercosis in Oregon, 1995–2000 |
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Neurocysticercosis in Oregon, 1995–2000 |
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Neurocysticercosis in Oregon, 1995–2000 |
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neurocysticercosis in oregon, 1995–2000 |
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The unexpected death of a teenager from neurocysticercosis prompted an investigation of this disease in Oregon. We found 89 hospitalizations, 43 newly diagnosed cases, and 6 deaths from 1995 to 2000. At least five cases occurred in persons who had not traveled or lived outside the United States. Enhanced surveillance for neurocysticercosis is warranted. |
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
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2004 |
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