Although most cases of Lyme disease in the United States were initially reported by New York, Pennsylvania and Connecticut, disease incidence in these states has not paralled a steady increase in national rates since the 1990′s (see graph). [1-3] References: 1. Berger SA. Infectious Diseases of the United States, 2012. 1089 pp, 467 graphs, 9760 [...]
For over 20 years, the highest incidence of Ross River disease has been reported in Queensland and New South Wales (highest disease rates per 100,000 in Northern Territory). [1,2] In 2011, Victoria reported more cases than any other state. See graph [3] The blue line (arrow) represents incidence in Victoria. References: 1. Berger SA. Infectious [...]
In analyzing a recent case in Canada ex Dominican Republic, it is interesting to compare the background of rabies in these two countries. [1-4] While human rabies is clearly more common in the Dominican Republic (graph 1), the incidence of animal rabies is higher in Canada (graph 2). Skunks and foxes account for over 50% [...]
The following background data on rubella in Spain are abstracted from Gideon www.GideonOnline.com and the Gideon e-book series. [1,2] (Primary references available on request) Vaccination of 11-year-old girls with monovalent Rubella vaccine was introduced in 1979. - Routine MMR immunization was introduced in 1981. - The second dose was advanced to age 3 to 6 [...]