New Jersey DOH vector-borne surveillance report, week 36
| Date:9/15/2022 |
| Official Message No.:111502-9-15-2022-PHUP |
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Contact Info:
Mervin Keith |
Mervin.Cuadera@doh.nj.gov |
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Kim |
kim.cervantes@doh.nj.gov |
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Attachments: Yes
Attachment 1
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Please find attached the NJDOH vector-borne surveillance report for week 36.
Report Highlights:
- There are 8 WNV human cases (5 neuroinvasive) in 2022 from Bergen (2), Camden, Monmouth, Morris, Ocean (2), & Union counties.
- 22 mosquito pools tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV) in Week 36 for a total of 493 positive pools this year. The number of positive pools between weeks 31-35 has remained steady and is slightly lower than historical averages in the past few weeks.
- The number of tick-related ED visits is declining but is higher than historical averages.
- The number of human ehrlichiosis cases to date in 2022 is higher than the 2021 total with the highest number reported in south and central-east counties.
This information has been broadcast to: Community Health Centers (FQHCs); Long-term Care; Health Care Facilities / Other; Health Care Organizations; Health Care Providers; Hospital Staff Directory; Hospital CEOs; Hospital Emerg Preparedness Coords; Hospital ER Medical Directors; Hospital Infection Control Practitioners; Hospital Medical Directors; Hospital Nursing Directors; Hospital Patient Safety Liaisons; Hospital Quality Liaisons; Hospital Security Directors; ICU Administrator; Lab Director; Hospitals / Acute Care; Hospitals / Other; Hospitals / Veterans; Labs / Non-Sentinel; Labs / Sentinel; Local Boards of Health; NJDOH Staff; NJLINCS and Local Contacts; NJLINCS Community; Public Health Associations; Public Health Council; Public Health Sector
