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POST/UPDATES
Tuberculosis (TB) Exposure at Meridian High School: TB Testing Recommendations
Central District Health (CDH) has confirmed that exposure to TB may have occurred at Meridian High School in Meridian between August and November 2024. There is no ongoing risk, and people are safe to attend school and school events as usual.
Pneumonia of Unknown Etiology Among Adolescents: Consider Mycoplasma pneumoniae in Diagnostic Testing
Central District Health was notified of several reports of mild pneumonia among adolescents and an adult with illness onsets during the last month. Clinical diagnosis was based on chest X-ray findings. Laboratory testing included Streptococcus pneumoniae, influenza, and COVID-19 but an etiologic agent or agents has not been identified.
Pertussis Cases in Idaho Rising and Outbreaks Reported; Early Diagnosis and Treatment Critical to Prevent Spread
Central Idaho clinicians are encouraged to consider avian influenza infection in patients who present with influenza-like illness including isolated conjunctivitis or other symptoms of acute respiratory infection and have had recent close contact with animals known or suspected to have avian influenza A virus infection.
Recognition, Testing, and Management of Avian Influenza in People Potentially Exposed to Infected Dairy Cattle or Other Animals
Central Idaho clinicians are encouraged to consider avian influenza infection in patients who present with influenza-like illness including isolated conjunctivitis or other symptoms of acute respiratory infection and have had recent close contact with animals known or suspected to have avian influenza A virus infection.
Recognition, Testing, and Management of Avian Influenza in Potentially Exposed Cats
Avian influenza A(H5N1) has been detected in cats on farms affected by an ongoing outbreak in dairy cows and backyard bird flocks.
Measles Advisory for Healthcare Providers
Increase in global and domestic measles cases: ensure everyone 6 months and older traveling internationally and children are current on MMR vaccination.
Pertussis Advisory For Health Care Providers
Pertussis cases in Idaho rising and outbreaks reported; early diagnosis and treatment critical to prevent spread.
Pertussis Advisory For Health Care Providers
During the month of January 2024, 3 confirmed cases of pertussis have been reported among Ada County residents with an additional 10 residents in contact with those becoming ill.
Consider Mpox in Patients with Rash Illness and Recent Travel to Democratic Republic of the Congo
An mpox outbreak caused by Clade I Monkeypox virus is spreading through sexually associated transmission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Mpox Outbreak and Update for Idaho Clinicians
Idaho is experiencing a new mpox (previously known as monkeypox) outbreak. After a year of no reported cases, 5 cases have been reported in the last month and 2 other reports are under investigation, all in Treasure Valley residents.
RESOURCES
IDHW – Idaho’s Health Alert Network – for more information.
CDC – Health Alert Network Messages – For the latest information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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