European echinococcosis registry: human alveolar echinococcosis, Europe, 1982-2000.

abstract：:In 2008, acute hepatitis E infection was confirmed in 4 passengers returning to the United Kingdom after a world cruise. Epidemiologic investigation showed that of 789 persons who provided blood samples, 195 (25%) were seropositive, 33 (4%) had immunoglobulin [Ig] M levels consistent with recent acute infection (11 of...

journal_title：Emerging infectious diseases

authors： Said B,Ijaz S,Kafatos G,Booth L,Thomas HL,Walsh A,Ramsay M,Morgan D,Hepatitis E Incident Investigation Team.

更新日期：2009-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Powassan virus (POWV) lineage II is an emerging tickborne flavivirus with an unknown seroprevalence in humans. In a Lyme disease-endemic area, we examined the seroreactivity to POWV in 2 patient cohorts and described the clinical features of the POWV-seroreactive patients. POWV disease might be less neuroinvasive than...

journal_title：Emerging infectious diseases

authors： Frost HM,Schotthoefer AM,Thomm AM,Dupuis AP 2nd,Kehl SC,Kramer LD,Fritsche TR,Harrington YA,Knox KK

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Since the 1990s, reports of Q fever in Nova Scotia, Canada, have declined. Passive surveillance for Q fever in Nova Scotia and its neighboring provinces in eastern Canada indicates that the clinical manifestation of Q fever in the Maritime provinces is pneumonia and that incidence of the disease may fluctuate. ...

journal_title：Emerging infectious diseases

authors： Marrie TJ,Campbell N,McNeil SA,Webster D,Hatchette TF

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In 1988, the World Health Assembly launched the Global Polio Eradication Initiative, which aimed to use large-scale vaccination with the oral vaccine to eradicate polio worldwide by the year 2000. Although important progress has been made, polio remains endemic in several countries. Also, the current control measures ...

journal_title：Emerging infectious diseases

authors： De Palma AM,Pürstinger G,Wimmer E,Patick AK,Andries K,Rombaut B,De Clercq E,Neyts J

更新日期：2008-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:During surveillance for pneumonia of unknown etiology and sentinel hospital-based surveillance in Beijing, China, we detected avian influenza A(H7N9) virus infection in 4 persons who had pneumonia, influenza-like illness, or asymptomatic infections. Samples from poultry workers, associated poultry environments, and wi...

journal_title：Emerging infectious diseases

authors： Yang P,Pang X,Deng Y,Ma C,Zhang D,Sun Y,Shi W,Lu G,Zhao J,Liu Y,Peng X,Tian Y,Qian H,Chen L,Wang Q

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In the 19th century, it was discovered that immune sera were useful in treating infectious diseases. Serum therapy was largely abandoned in the 1940s because of the toxicity associated with the administration of heterologous sera and the introduction of effective antimicrobial chemotherapy. Recent advances in the tech...

journal_title：Emerging infectious diseases

authors： Casadevall A

更新日期：1996-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We investigated Treponema pallidum infection in 8 nonhuman primate species (289 animals) in Tanzania during 2015-2017. We used a serologic treponemal test to detect antibodies against the bacterium. Infection was further confirmed from tissue samples of skin-ulcerated animals by 3 independent PCRs (polA, tp47, and TP_...

journal_title：Emerging infectious diseases

authors： Chuma IS,Batamuzi EK,Collins DA,Fyumagwa RD,Hallmaier-Wacker LK,Kazwala RR,Keyyu JD,Lejora IA,Lipende IF,Lüert S,Paciência FMD,Piel A,Stewart FA,Zinner D,Roos C,Knauf S

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:More than 900 cases of scarlet fever were recorded in Hong Kong during January-July, 2011. Six cases were complicated by toxic shock syndrome, of which 2 were fatal. Pulsed-field gel electrophoresis patterns suggested a multiclonal epidemic; emm12 was the predominant circulating type. We recommend genetic testing of a...

journal_title：Emerging infectious diseases

authors： Luk EY,Lo JY,Li AZ,Lau MC,Cheung TK,Wong AY,Wong MM,Wong CW,Chuang SK,Tsang T

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Findings among a cohort of 26 patients who had hematologic malignancies and hepatitis E virus (HEV) infection support that HEV can induce chronic hepatitis. However, a 3-month course of ribavirin can induce a rapid viral clearance, reducing the risk for chronic hepatitis and enabling continuation of cytotoxic treatmen...

journal_title：Emerging infectious diseases

authors： Tavitian S,Peron JM,Huguet F,Kamar N,Abravanel F,Beyne-Rauzy O,Oberic L,Faguer S,Alric L,Roussel M,Gaudin C,Ysebaert L,Huynh A,Recher C

更新日期：2015-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:During 2009-2012, Greece experienced a resurgence of domestic malaria transmission. To help guide malaria response efforts, we used spatial modeling to characterize environmental signatures of areas suitable for transmission. Nonlinear discriminant analysis indicated that sea-level altitude and land-surface temperatur...

journal_title：Emerging infectious diseases

authors： Sudre B,Rossi M,Van Bortel W,Danis K,Baka A,Vakalis N,Semenza JC

更新日期：2013-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 affected Chile during the winter of 2009. The hospitalization rate was 0.56% overall and 3.47% for persons >60 years of age at risk for severe disease and death independent of concurrent conditions. Age >60 years was the major risk factor for death from pandemic (H1N1) 2009. ...

journal_title：Emerging infectious diseases

authors： Dabanch J,Perret C,Najera M,Gonzalez C,Guerrero A,Olea A,Fasce R,Morales C,Advisory Committee of the Chilean Ministry of Health.

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a case of ocular vaccinia infection in an unvaccinated laboratory worker. The patient was infected by a unique strain used in an experiment performed partly outside a biosafety cabinet. Vaccination should continue to be recommended, but laboratories with unvaccinated workers should also implement more string...

journal_title：Emerging infectious diseases

authors： Lewis FM,Chernak E,Goldman E,Li Y,Karem K,Damon IK,Henkel R,Newbern EC,Ross P,Johnson CC

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Foodborne transmission of pathogenic and toxigenic microorganisms has been a recognized hazard for decades. Even half a century ago we knew about the dangers of botulism from underprocessed canned foods; staphylococcal poisoning from unrefrigerated cream-filled pastries, sliced ham, meat, and poultry salads; and salmo...

journal_title：Emerging infectious diseases

authors： Foster EM

更新日期：1997-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This issue of Emerging Infectious Diseases contains 2 articles that report increases in England in the incidence of hospitalizations for specific diseases, one on pneumonias and the other on community-acquired staphylococcal diseases. Both articles report increases in disease among those >65 years of age. ...

journal_title：Emerging infectious diseases

authors： Meltzer MI

更新日期：2008-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Occasionally, abnormal forms of parasitic helminth eggs are detected during routine diagnostics. This finding can prove problematic in diagnosis because morphologic analysis based on tightly defined measurements is the primary method used to identify the infecting species and molecular confirmation of species is not a...

journal_title：Emerging infectious diseases

authors： Sapp SGH,Yabsley MJ,Bradbury RS

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An outbreak of influenza A (H3N2) occurred aboard a U.S. Navy ship in February 1996, despite 95% of the crew's having been appropriately vaccinated. Virus isolated from ill crew members was antigenically distinct from the vaccination strain. With an attack rate of 42%, this outbreak demonstrates the potential for rapi...

journal_title：Emerging infectious diseases

authors： Earhart KC,Beadle C,Miller LK,Pruss MW,Gray GC,Ledbetter EK,Wallace MR

更新日期：2001-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In 2006, Tahyna virus was isolated from Culex spp. mosquitoes collected in Xinjiang, People's Republic of China. In 2007, to determine whether this virus was infecting humans, we tested serum from febrile patients. We found immunoglobulin (Ig) M and IgG against the virus, which suggests human infection in this region....

journal_title：Emerging infectious diseases

authors： Lu Z,Lu XJ,Fu SH,Zhang S,Li ZX,Yao XH,Feng YP,Lambert AJ,Ni da X,Wang FT,Tong SX,Nasci RS,Feng Y,Dong Q,Zhai YG,Gao XY,Wang HY,Tang Q,Liang GD

更新日期：2009-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Evidence now confirms that noncommunicable chronic diseases can stem from infectious agents. Furthermore, at least 13 of 39 recently described infectious agents induce chronic syndromes. Identifying the relationships can affect health across populations, creating opportunities to reduce the impact of chronic disease b...

journal_title：Emerging infectious diseases

authors： O'Connor SM,Taylor CE,Hughes JM

更新日期：2006-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Leishmaniasis is a zoonotic disease caused by predominantly vectorborne Leishmania spp. In the United States, canine visceral leishmaniasis is common among hounds, and L. infantum vertical transmission among hounds has been confirmed. We found that L. infantum from hounds remains infective in sandflies, underscoring t...

journal_title：Emerging infectious diseases

authors： Schaut RG,Robles-Murguia M,Juelsgaard R,Esch KJ,Bartholomay LC,Ramalho-Ortigao M,Petersen CA

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Until recently, bed bugs have been considered uncommon in the industrialized world. This study determined the extent of reemerging bed bug infestations in homeless shelters and other locations in Toronto, Canada. Toronto Public Health documented complaints of bed bug infestations from 46 locations in 2003, most common...

journal_title：Emerging infectious diseases

authors： Hwang SW,Svoboda TJ,De Jong IJ,Kabasele KJ,Gogosis E

更新日期：2005-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:By applying cumulative sums (CUSUM), a quality control method commonly used in manufacturing, we constructed a process for detecting unusual clusters among reported laboratory isolates of disease-causing organisms. We developed a computer algorithm based on minimal adjustments to the CUSUM method, which cumulates sums...

journal_title：Emerging infectious diseases

authors： Hutwagner LC,Maloney EK,Bean NH,Slutsker L,Martin SM

更新日期：1997-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Travelers who have visited tropical areas may exhibit aggressive forms of obligatory myiases, in which the larvae (maggots) invasively feed on living tissue. The risk of a traveler's acquiring a screwworm infestation has been considered negligible, but with the increasing popularity of adventure sports and wildlife tr...

journal_title：Emerging infectious diseases

authors： Seppänen M,Virolainen-Julkunen A,Kakko I,Vilkamaa P,Meri S

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Guidelines available to school administrators to support school closure decisions during influenza outbreaks are usually not evidence-based. Using empirical data on absentee rates of elementary school students in Japan, we developed a simple and practical algorithm for determining the optimal timing of school closures...

journal_title：Emerging infectious diseases

authors： Sasaki A,Hoen AG,Ozonoff A,Suzuki H,Tanabe N,Seki N,Saito R,Brownstein JS

更新日期：2009-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Despite widespread use of communicable disease surveillance data to inform public health intervention and control measures, the reporting completeness of the notifiable disease surveillance system remains incompletely assessed. Therefore, we conducted a comprehensive study of reporting completeness with an analysis of...

journal_title：Emerging infectious diseases

authors： Sickbert-Bennett EE,Weber DJ,Poole C,MacDonald PD,Maillard JM

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In 2010, in Veneto Region, Italy, surveillance of summer fevers was conducted to promptly identify autochthonous cases of West Nile fever and increase detection of imported dengue and chikungunya in travelers. Surveillance highlighted the need to modify case definitions, train physicians, and when a case is identified...

journal_title：Emerging infectious diseases

authors： Gobbi F,Barzon L,Capelli G,Angheben A,Pacenti M,Napoletano G,Piovesan C,Montarsi F,Martini S,Rigoli R,Cattelan AM,Rinaldi R,Conforto M,Russo F,Palù G,Bisoffi Z,Veneto Summer Fever Study Group.

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The severe epidemic of Ebola virus disease in Liberia started in March 2014. On May 9, 2015, the World Health Organization declared Liberia free of Ebola, 42 days after safe burial of the last known case-patient. However, another 6 cases occurred during June-July; on September 3, 2015, the country was again declared f...

journal_title：Emerging infectious diseases

authors： Nyenswah TG,Kateh F,Bawo L,Massaquoi M,Gbanyan M,Fallah M,Nagbe TK,Karsor KK,Wesseh CS,Sieh S,Gasasira A,Graaff P,Hensley L,Rosling H,Lo T,Pillai SK,Gupta N,Montgomery JM,Ransom RL,Williams D,Laney AS,Lindblade

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To estimate the global illness and deaths caused by rotavirus disease, we reviewed studies published from 1986 to 2000 on deaths caused by diarrhea and on rotavirus infections in children. We assessed rotavirus-associated illness in three clinical settings (mild cases requiring home care alone, moderate cases requirin...

journal_title：Emerging infectious diseases

authors： Parashar UD,Hummelman EG,Bresee JS,Miller MA,Glass RI

更新日期：2003-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We assessed Zika virus seroprevalence among healthy 1-4-year-old children using a serum sample collection assembled in 2014 representing 30 urban sites across Indonesia. Of 662 samples, 9.1% were Zika virus seropositive, suggesting widespread recent Zika virus transmission and immunity. Larger studies are needed to be...

journal_title：Emerging infectious diseases

authors： Sasmono RT,Dhenni R,Yohan B,Pronyk P,Hadinegoro SR,Soepardi EJ,Ma'roef CN,Satari HI,Menzies H,Hawley WA,Powers AM,Rosenberg R,Myint KSA,Soebandrio A

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We describe incidence and risk factors for pandemic (H1N1) 2009 virus infection in healthcare personnel during the June-September 2009 epidemic in Singapore. Personnel contributed 3 serologic samples during June-October 2009, with seroconversion defined as a ≥4-fold increase in hemagglutination inhibition titers to pa...

journal_title：Emerging infectious diseases

authors： Chen MI,Lee VJ,Barr I,Lin C,Goh R,Lee C,Singh B,Tan J,Lim WY,Cook AR,Ang B,Chow A,Tan BH,Loh J,Shaw R,Chia KS,Lin RT,Leo YS

更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We investigated a case of hepatitis E acquired after persons ate wild boar meat. Genotype 3 hepatitis E virus (HEV) RNA was detected in both patient serum and wild boar meat. These findings provided direct evidence of zoonotic foodborne transmission of HEV from a wild boar to a human. ...

journal_title：Emerging infectious diseases

authors： Li TC,Chijiwa K,Sera N,Ishibashi T,Etoh Y,Shinohara Y,Kurata Y,Ishida M,Sakamoto S,Takeda N,Miyamura T

更新日期：2005-12-01 00:00:00