May 2024

May 2024

May 2024 Newsletter Summary:   86 measles infections recorded in EMS in Tyrol since January 2024 Significant increase in parvovirus infections – PCR diagnostics recommended to distinguish from measles Parvovirus infections can lead to complications in anemia...
May 2024

April 2024

April 2024 Newsletter Summary:   Tick season is starting again—important reminders about Borrelia serology. Antibody detection timing is crucial for interpreting Borrelia infections. Serological testing should not be used to monitor antibiotic treatment success....
May 2024

February 2024

February 2024 Newsletter Summary:   Measles virus is currently circulating in Tyrol with ~40 confirmed cases in the past 3 weeks. PCR remains the gold standard for diagnosis, ideally from throat swab or urine. Measles vaccination is highly effective (two doses...