Unusual Freshwater-Related Infections Caused by Haematospirillum jordaniae.

Freshwater-related infections can be caused by a broad range of pathogens, potentially leading to skin and soft tissue, pulmonary, gastrointestinal, or even systemic diseases. (),a gram-negative, aerobic organism previously regarded solely as an environmental microbe, has been classified as a pathogen capable of causing human infection in the United States. There has been only one other case reported in the literature of infection, and little is known about the pathogenesis.

Human Papillomavirus Vaccination and Pap Smear Rates Among Burmese Refugee Girls in a Healthcare System in Omaha, Nebraska.

While human papilloma virus (HPV) vaccinations and Pap smear screenings are known to improve the survival rates and incidence of cervical cancer, refugee populations have traditionally been disadvantaged within this arena. Due to past and recent political issues in Myanmar, Burmese refugee women in Nebraska may be at particular risk due to their increasing numbers. This study examined 65 female Burmese refugees who were candidates for HPV vaccinations and 106 female Burmese refugees who could have received Pap smear screenings between 2010 and 2020.