An outbreak of Aseptic Meningitis due to echovirus type 30 in two cities of Turkey.

An outbreak of aseptic meningitis due to echovirus 30 occurred in Ankara and Antalya in Turkey, during June to September 1999, with 176 cases fitting the clinical case definition. Cases were ascertained from attendees of the three hospitals in Ankara and one in Antalya. Medical files were reviewed and evaluated retrospectively.

Preparation and properties of a stable intravenous lorazepam emulsion.

Lorazepam is normally administered as a solution in organic solvents such as propylene glycol. This type of formulation is undesirable. This study describes the development of a parenteral emulsion formulation for lorazepam.