• Read more about Human Powassan Case

The purpose of this health advisory is to alert clinicians to the potential for human Powassan encephalitis disease activity in Maine and to consider testing for Powassan in patients presenting with unexplained encephalitis, meningitis or high fever (100.4F or 38C) during the summer and early fall.

Maine CDC was notified of a human case of Powassan encephalitis (POW) in a Maine resident who resides in southern Maine. The individual was symptomatic in late June and hospitalized. CDC Fort Collins confirmed the Powassan result in this individual.

• Read more about Increase in Legionellosis Cases - Greater Bangor Area, Penobscot County

In the greater Bangor area, Penobscot County, Maine, physicians have reported 6 confirmed cases of legionellosis from November 2018 to the present. This is an increase from the 5-year median of 3.2 cases for Penobscot County. Cases range in age from over 50 to under 85 years old. Maine CDC is actively investigating the cases and has not identified a common exposure among cases.

• Read more about Maine CDC Update on Portland Expo Operations

Maine CDC continues to support the City of Portland in connection with asylum seekers residing at The Expo. The response has involved conducting health screenings, providing vaccinations, and offering assistance through the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program. Maine CDC has worked with health clinics, hospitals, and community organizations such as Greater Portland Health, Maine Medical Center, and The Opportunity Alliance throughout this effort.

To date, Maine CDC has provided the following services:

• Read more about Human Arbovirus Information for Healthcare Providers in Maine

The purpose of this health advisory is to alert clinicians to the potential for human arboviral disease activity in Maine and to consider testing for arboviral disease in patients presenting with unexplained encephalitis, meningitis or high fever (100.4F or 38C) during the summer and early fall.

• Read more about Maine CDC Hepatitis A Update

Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC) is providing this update on hepatitis A cases in the state in 2019.

Providers or labs reported 24 cases of acute hepatitis A to date this year in Maine. Of these cases, six occurred last week and one case is currently under investigation in an out-of-state resident tested in Maine. Nine cases are linked to exposures at a restaurant in Caribou, and five cases are linked to an ongoing outbreak in New Hampshire. The remaining cases are sporadic.

• Read more about Maine CDC Hepatitis A Update

The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC) has identified three additional cases of hepatitis A virus infection in Aroostook County since the last update on June 18, 2019. There is now a total of nine confirmed hepatitis A cases in Aroostook County since May 17, 2019. All nine cases are linked to exposures at a restaurant in Caribou. There is no ongoing risk to the public from eating at this restaurant, nor is there any ongoing risk to the public as a result of the original case.

• Read more about Maine CDC Hepatitis A Update

The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC) has identified three additional cases of hepatitis A virus infection in Aroostook County over the past week. There are now six confirmed hepatitis A cases in Aroostook County since May 17, 2019. All six cases are linked to exposures at a restaurant in Caribou. There is no ongoing risk to the public from eating at this restaurant, nor is there any ongoing risk to the public as a result of the original case.

• Read more about Acute Hepatitis A Case in a Food Service Worker in Presque Isle, Maine

Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC) identified additional cases of acute hepatitis A virus infection in Aroostook County. Close contacts at risk are already being notified. The only risk to the public identified by Maine CDC at this time involves a Presque Isle food service worker.

The Presque Isle case served food and drink while infectious on May 26, 2019 and June 2, 2019.

• Read more about Meningococcal Disease Case at Wiscasset Middle High School

The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC) is reporting a case of meningococcal disease in a student who attends Wiscasset Middle High School. Lab tests confirmed the case on June 11, 2019. Maine CDC has informed Wiscasset Middle High School as well as local medical facilities of the case, and is working with them to notify exposed individuals. The student attended two public events during their infectious period: the Wiscasset Middle High School Alumni Banquet on Saturday, June 1st and the Wiscasset Middle High School Graduation on Thursday, June 6th.

• Read more about Maine CDC Health Update

This update is intended to provide accurate information about public health developments in the northern region of the state. There is no risk to the public from these cases.

New case of Hepatitis A in Aroostook County

On May 17, Maine CDC announced a case of hepatitis A in a Caribou food service worker. In response, Public Health Nurses and local hospitals administered approximately 1,350 doses of the hepatitis A vaccine to individuals in Aroostook County.