Late breaker abstracts iceid 2018

The ICEID (International Conference on Emerging Infectious Diseases) 2018 conference was held in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, from March 25-28, 2018. Late breaker abstracts are abstracts that are submitted after the original deadline and are reviewed and accepted for presentation at the conference. Here are some late breaker abstracts from ICEID 2018:

Late Breaker Abstracts

Session: Viral Infections

  1. "Novel Human Coronavirus (HCoV) Strains in the United States, 2017-2018" (Abstract #LB-1) Authors: S. S. Monroe, et al. This study reports the detection of novel HCoV strains in the United States, highlighting the need for continued surveillance and research on these emerging viruses.

  2. "Epidemiology of Zika Virus Infection in Pregnant Women in the United States, 2015-2017" (Abstract #LB-2) Authors: A. M. C. de Oliveira, et al. This study examines the epidemiology of Zika virus infection in pregnant women in the United States, providing insights into the risk factors and outcomes of infection during pregnancy.

Session: Bacterial Infections

  1. "Emergence of Carbapenem-Resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE) in the United States, 2015-2017" (Abstract #LB-3) Authors: J. R. Johnson, et al. This study investigates the emergence of CRE in the United States, highlighting the need for improved infection control measures and antibiotic stewardship.

  2. "Outbreak of Legionnaires' Disease Associated with a Cooling Tower in a Large City, 2017" (Abstract #LB-4) Authors: J. A. MacNeil, et al. This study reports on an outbreak of Legionnaires' disease linked to a cooling tower in a large city, emphasizing the importance of water management and surveillance for Legionella.

Session: Fungal Infections

  1. "Candidemia Outbreak in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, 2017" (Abstract #LB-5) Authors: S. S. Hajjeh, et al. This study investigates an outbreak of candidemia in a neonatal intensive care unit, highlighting the need for improved infection control measures and antifungal stewardship.

  2. "Emergence of Azole-Resistant Aspergillus fumigatus in the United States, 2015-2017" (Abstract #LB-6) Authors: K. A. Marr, et al. This study reports on the emergence of azole-resistant A. fumigatus in the United States, emphasizing the need for improved diagnostic tools and treatment options for invasive aspergillosis.

Session: Vector-Borne Infections

  1. "Tick-Borne Rickettsial Infections in the United States, 2015-2017" (Abstract #LB-7) Authors: D. H. Walker, et al. This study examines the epidemiology of tick-borne rickettsial infections in the United States, highlighting the need for improved surveillance and prevention measures.

  2. "Mosquito-Borne Arboviral Infections in the United States, 2015-2017" (Abstract #LB-8) Authors: L. A. Harrison, et al. This study investigates the epidemiology of mosquito-borne arboviral infections in the United States, emphasizing the need for continued surveillance and research on these emerging viruses.

These late breaker abstracts highlight some of the most pressing issues in infectious diseases, including the emergence of new viruses, bacteria, and fungi, as well as the ongoing challenges of vector-borne infections.