Disease Control News
Cases of Diarrhea Caused by Parasite Are Higher Than Usual—Individuals Advised to Practice Proper Hygiene to Prevent Spread
August 31, 2007—Denver—State health officials Friday reported approximately 50 cases of cryptosporidiosis (crypto) have been reported in Colorado during August, an amount four times higher than what is usually reported for this time of year. More.
First Death from West Nile Virus in Boulder County this Season: Officials warn that risk of infection remains high
August 15, 2007—Boulder—Boulder County Public Health (BCPH) has confirmed the first death from West Nile virus (WNV) in Boulder County for the 2007 season; it is the third death from WNV in Colorado this year. Previous deaths in Boulder County from WNV include one in 2006 and seven in 2003. More.
First West Nile Virus Deaths in Colorado Announced
August 10, 2007—Denver—State health officials Friday announced the first deaths in Colorado related to West Nile virus for 2007. The first death involved a 63-year-old patient who became ill around July 11 and died on August 2 from complications associated with West Nile virus encephalitis. On August 4, a 77-year-old patient died from meningoencephalitis after becoming ill on July 26. Both deaths occurred in Denver County residents. More.
Communicable Disease Summary, 2006
March 2007 — In 2006, Boulder County Public Health (BCPH) received 852
communicable disease reports, a 2% increase from 2005 (835 cases). BCPH cases
accounted for 6% of the total reports received by the state in 2006.
More. (PDF)
Boulder County Public Health Working to Stop Spread of Contagious Disease
January 18, 2007, BOULDER - The incidence of a highly contagious
disease has been on the rise across the country for the past two
decades. The same has been true for Boulder County, where incidence
rates have been 4 to 15 times the national rate.
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2006
World AIDS Day in Boulder County (PDF 112 KB)
FDA Warning on Serious Foodborne E.coli O157:H7 Outbreak
West Nile Virus Cases in Boulder County Jump to More than 50
West Nile Virus Cases in Boulder County
Jump to Twenty
Human Papillomavirus (HPV) and Cervical Cancer Prevention
(PDF 180 KB)
Concerns for West Nile Virus Highest Since 2003
Residents Urged to Heed Rabies Warning After More Positives Found
First Mosquito Pool Positive for West Nile Virus
Plague Continues to Appear In Boulder County
Seasonal Diseases Hit Boulder County Animals
Public Health and BCAP Offer Free HIV Testing in Boulder
West Nile Virus Preparations for 2006
Season’s First Positive Plague Test Confirmed
One Case of Mumps Confirmed in Colorado
Mumps Not Yet Confirmed in Colorado
Preventing Pertussis in Adolescents with Tdap Vaccine (PDF 306 KB)
16% Decrease in 2005 Communicable Disease Reports (PDF 80 KB)
Plague identified in Louisville