Publications by authors named "Lars M Eisen"
Native and invasive tick species pose a serious public health concern in the United States. Range expansion of several medically important tick species has resulted in an increasing number of communities at risk for exposure to ticks and tick-borne pathogens.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFZika Virus -10 Public Health Achievements in 2016 and Future Priorities.
MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep
January 2017
Article Synopsis
- The Zika virus outbreak in the Americas prompted the CDC to activate its Emergency Operations Center on January 22, 2016, and led the WHO to declare a Public Health Emergency on February 1, 2016.
- Public health agencies globally united to protect pregnant women and disseminate information about Zika virus, emphasizing the importance of collaboration among researchers and clinicians.
- Key strategies for safeguarding pregnant women from Zika include controlling mosquito populations, promoting safe sexual practices, and improving access to effective contraception.