A community waterborne outbreak of gastro-enteritis attributed to Shigella sonnei.

abstract：:Migrants from Java arrive in hyperendemic Papua, Indonesia lacking exposure to endemic malaria. We evaluated records of evacuation to hospital with a diagnosis of severe malaria from a transmigration village in northeastern Papua. During the first 30 months, 198 residents with severe disease were evacuated (7.5 evacua...

journal_title：Epidemiology and infection

authors： Baird JK,Basri H,Weina P,MaGuire JD,Barcus MJ,Picarema H,Elyazar IR,Ayomi E,Sekartuti

更新日期：2003-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:American Samoa does not have a hepatitis B vaccination policy for healthcare personnel (HCP). Consequently, hepatitis B has remained a health threat to HCP. In this study, we performed a cross-sectional study and examined demographic and risk information and hepatitis B vaccination, testing, and serostatus in hospital...

journal_title：Epidemiology and infection

authors： Ly KN,Roberts H,Williams RE,Masunu-Faleafaga Y,Drobeniuc J,Kamili S,Teshale EH

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The molecular epidemiology of a representative collection of sporadic foreign and domestically acquired Salmonella Typhimurium (S. Typhimurium) isolates from Norwegian patients in 1996-9 was studied by numerical analysis of pulsed-field gel electrophoresis (PFGE) profiles. Three subclusters (E5, F1 and G1) comprised 4...

journal_title：Epidemiology and infection

authors： Heir E,Lindstedt BA,Nygård I,Vardund T,Hasseltvedt V,Kapperud G

更新日期：2002-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The depopulation of Pacific islands during the 16th to 19th centuries is a striking example of historical mass mortality due to infectious disease. Pacific Island populations have not been subject to such cataclysmic infectious disease mortality since. Here we explore the processes which could have given rise to this ...

journal_title：Epidemiology and infection

authors： Penman BS,Gupta S,Shanks GD

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cyclospora cayetanensis is an emerging infectious agent. The aim of this study was to describe an outbreak that occurred in 250 adults exposed to contaminated food, focusing on the duration and relapses of symptoms, complications and evidence of local transmission. This outbreak affected workers who ate in a restauran...

journal_title：Epidemiology and infection

authors： Milord F,Lampron-Goulet E,St-Amour M,Levac E,Ramsay D

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study compared the fatty-acid profiles of Brucella canis blood culture isolates obtained from infected dogs in the UK, Germany, Japan, South Africa, Peru, Mexico, Colombia, and Argentina, and from a human clinical case in Argentina, to a bank of isolates obtained from canine outbreaks in the USA. Analysis of a to...

journal_title：Epidemiology and infection

authors： Brower A,Lucero N,Okwumabua O,Groussaud P,Gopaul KK,Whatmore AM,Cravero SL,Trangoni MD

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Mathematical modelling is an important tool for understanding the dynamics of the spread of infectious diseases, which could be the result of a natural outbreak or of the intentional release of pathogenic biological agents. Decision makers and policymakers responsible for strategies to contain disease, prevent epidemi...

journal_title：Epidemiology and infection

authors： Baldassi F,D'Amico F,Carestia M,Cenciarelli O,Mancinelli S,Gilardi F,Malizia A,DI Giovanni D,Soave PM,Bellecci C,Gaudio P,Palombi L

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The present study was undertaken to investigate the occurrence of antibiotic resistance in enteric flora in 64 children in rural Bangladesh over a 12-month period. The antibiotic resistance pattern of the isolates varied throughout the year and multiple resistance was highest during the post monsoon period. Seventy-th...

journal_title：Epidemiology and infection

authors： Mamun KZ,Shears P,Hart CA

更新日期：1993-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Following isolation of Legionella pneumophila from a special dental station water circuit, used primarily to cool high-speed dental drills which produce fine aerosols, a case finding and environmental survey was undertaken. Widespread colonization of the dental stations was found and the results suggested that amplifi...

journal_title：Epidemiology and infection

authors： Oppenheim BA,Sefton AM,Gill ON,Tyler JE,O'Mahony MC,Richards JM,Dennis PJ,Harrison TG

更新日期：1987-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pulsed-field gel electrophoresis (PFGE) of Cpo I-digested genomic DNA and ribotyping (Bgl I) were applied to 60 Vibrio cholerae strains including 48 V. cholerae O139 from Thailand to compare their value in differentiating strains of the present V. cholerae O139 epidemic. PFGE patterns were divided into groups A and B ...

journal_title：Epidemiology and infection

authors： Dalsgaard A,Skov MN,Serichantalergs O,Echeverria P

更新日期：1996-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The emergence of 2019 novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is currently a global concern. In this study, our goal was to explore the changing expression levels of acute-phase reaction proteins (APRPs) in the serum of COVID-19 patients and to elucidate the immunological characteristics of COVID-19. In the study design,...

journal_title：Epidemiology and infection

authors： Li L,Chen C

更新日期：2020-07-27 00:00:00

abstract：:There is concern that widespread usage of ertapenem may promote cross-resistance to other carbapenems. To analyse the impact that adding ertapenem to our hospital formulary had on usage of other broad-spectrum agents and on susceptibilities of nosocomial Enterobacteriaceae and Pseudomonas isolates, we performed interr...

journal_title：Epidemiology and infection

authors： Graber CJ,Hutchings C,Dong F,Lee W,Chung JK,Tran T

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Food poisoning due to Salmonella typhimurium phage type 141 was unusual in the Sheffield area before 1984. The sudden increase in incidence of this phage type during 1984 and 1985, and its causative role in several small outbreaks in this period have been investigated. Epidemiological and laboratory investigations sug...

journal_title：Epidemiology and infection

authors： Chapman PA,Rhodes P,Rylands W

更新日期：1988-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study aimed to estimate the prevalence and risk factors for hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection in Mexican Americans living in South Texas. We tested plasma for the presence of HCV antibody from the Cameron County Hispanic Cohort (CCHC), a randomized, population-based cohort in an economically disadvantaged Mexican...

journal_title：Epidemiology and infection

authors： Watt GP,Vatcheva KP,Beretta L,Pan JJ,Fallon MB,McCormick JB,Fisher-Hoch SP

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Demographic and epidemiological field data were used in a deterministic model to describe dog rabies transmission in Machakos District, Kenya and to predict the impact of potential vaccination strategies for its control. The basic reproduction number (R0) was estimated to be 2.44 (1.52-3.36, 95% confidence limits). Th...

journal_title：Epidemiology and infection

authors： Kitala PM,McDermott JJ,Coleman PG,Dye C

更新日期：2002-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study aimed to identify risk factors and assess the impact of coincidental antibiotic therapy on carriage of Streptococcus pneumoniae. Index children from birth to 3 years and their households were recruited from primary health-care registers in four UK general practices. Nasopharyngeal swabs were taken monthly f...

journal_title：Epidemiology and infection

authors： Pebody RG,Morgan O,Choi Y,George R,Hussain M,Andrews N

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study determined the genetic background of virulence and resistance genes of MRSA ST398 in Austria. From 2004 up to 2008 a total of 41 human isolates of MRSA ST398 were investigated for virulence and resistance gene patterns using DNA microarray chip analysis. Highly similar virulence gene profiles were found in ...

journal_title：Epidemiology and infection

authors： Zarfel G,Krziwanek K,Johler S,Hoenigl M,Leitner E,Kittinger C,Masoud L,Feierl G,Grisold AJ

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:West Nile virus (WNV) strains belonging to lineage 2 were detected and isolated from the tissues of a goshawk and two carrion crows in Sardinia in August 2012. According to NS3 sequence analysis, the Sardinian isolates shared a high level of similarity with those of Italian lineage 2 strains which circulated in 2011 a...

journal_title：Epidemiology and infection

authors： Savini G,Puggioni G,DI Gennaro A,DI Francesco G,Rocchigiani AM,Polci A,Marini V,Pinoni C,Rolesu S,Marruchella G,Lorusso A,Monaco F

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study measured the prevalence and the risk factors associated with HCV antibody-positive prisoners. A total of 630 prisoners completed a questionnaire about risk behaviours associated with HCV transmission and were tested for HCV antibody from a blood test. Of these 362 (57.5%) prisoners were HCV antibody positiv...

journal_title：Epidemiology and infection

authors： Hellard ME,Hocking JS,Crofts N

更新日期：2004-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Northern Territory of Australia has had historically very high incidence rates of invasive Haemophilus influenzae type b disease in children less than 5 years of age, with the burden of disease greatest among Aboriginal infants less than 12 months. This study documents the impact of conjugate Hib vaccines introduc...

journal_title：Epidemiology and infection

authors： Markey P,Krause V,Boslego JW,Coplan PM,Dargan JM,Kaplan KM

更新日期：2001-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Enzyme immunoassays (EIA) for IgG and IgM antibodies against influenza A and B virus are described. One hundred and seven subjects with a clinical diagnosis of acute respiratory infection (influenza, bronchitis or pneumonia) were selected for this study during two epidemics of influenza A which occurred in Finland in ...

journal_title：Epidemiology and infection

authors： Koskinen P,Vuorinen T,Meurman O

更新日期：1987-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Usutu virus (USUV) is an emerging arbovirus that was first isolated in South Africa in 1959. This Flavivirus is maintained in the environment through a typical enzootic cycle involving mosquitoes and birds. USUV has spread to a large part of the European continent over the two decades mainly leading to substantial avi...

journal_title：Epidemiology and infection

authors： Clé M,Beck C,Salinas S,Lecollinet S,Gutierrez S,Van de Perre P,Baldet T,Foulongne V,Simonin Y

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Japan has been free from rabies since 1958. A strict import regimen has been adopted since 2004 consisting of identification of an animal with microchip, two-time rabies vaccination, neutralizing antibody titration test and a waiting period of 180 days. The present study aims to quantitatively assess the risk of rabie...

journal_title：Epidemiology and infection

authors： Kwan NC,Sugiura K,Hosoi Y,Yamada A,Snary EL

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To assess areas at risk for poliovirus circulation in Ecuador, we first selected provinces at highest risk based on low immunization coverage with three doses of oral poliovirus vaccine, and a low number of reported cases of acute flaccid paralysis (AFP). Subsequently, we reviewed discharge data for the period 1996--2...

journal_title：Epidemiology and infection

authors： Dayan GH,Rodríguez R,Vinjé J,Vásconez N,Cáceres V,Gregoricus N,Sobsey M,Landaverde M

更新日期：2004-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Travel is a risk factor for Legionnaires' disease. In 2008, two cases were reported in condominium guests where we investigated a 2001 outbreak. We reinvestigated to identify additional cases and determine whether ongoing transmission resulted from persistent colonization of potable water. Exposures were assessed by m...

journal_title：Epidemiology and infection

authors： Silk BJ,Moore MR,Bergtholdt M,Gorwitz RJ,Kozak NA,Tha MM,Brown EW,Winchester JL,Labus BJ,Rowley P,Middaugh JP,Fields BS,Hicks LA

更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Varicella is a common and highly contagious childhood disease which impacts the public worldwide. Hong Kong children can only be vaccinated against the disease in private practice. The varicella vaccination rate of local children in preschool is uncertain. Therefore a cross-sectional kindergarten-based parent-administ...

journal_title：Epidemiology and infection

authors： Chan JY,Leung KM,Tam WW,Lee A

更新日期：2014-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The distribution of Burkholderia pseudomallei was determined in soil collected from a rural district in Papua New Guinea (PNG) where melioidosis had recently been described, predominately affecting children. In 274 samples, 2.6% tested culture-positive for B. pseudomallei. Pulsed-field gel electrophoresis using SpeI d...

journal_title：Epidemiology and infection

authors： Warner JM,Pelowa DB,Gal D,Rai G,Mayo M,Currie BJ,Govan B,Skerratt LF,Hirst RG

更新日期：2008-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Dutch and modified Hald source attribution models were adapted to Italian Salmonella data to attribute human infections caused by the top 30 serotypes between 2002 and 2010 to four putative sources (Gallus gallus, turkeys, pigs, ruminants), at the points of animal reservoir (farm), exposure (food), and both combin...

journal_title：Epidemiology and infection

authors： Mughini-Gras L,Barrucci F,Smid JH,Graziani C,Luzzi I,Ricci A,Barco L,Rosmini R,Havelaar AH,VAN Pelt W,Busani L

更新日期：2014-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Canine parvovirosis is a very contagious, severe and often lethal infectious disease of dogs caused by canine parvovirus type 2 (CPV-2). Parvoviruses are very resistant to several disinfectants while are sensitive to halogens such as sodium hypochlorite which is often used for decontamination of veterinary clinics and...

journal_title：Epidemiology and infection

authors： Cavalli A,Marinaro M,Desario C,Corrente M,Camero M,Buonavoglia C

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Community-associated methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (CA-MRSA) with the type IV staphylococcal chromosomal cassette mec (SCCmec) is rarely reported as being acquired in hospital. We report a hospital outbreak, in Grampian, Scotland, of eight cases of skin and soft-tissue infections due to such a strain. Al...

journal_title：Epidemiology and infection

authors： Gould IM,Girvan EK,Browning RA,MacKenzie FM,Edwards GF

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00