Influenza A and B virus IgG and IgM serology by enzyme immunoassays.

abstract：:We analysed a cross-sectional telephone survey of U.S. adults to assess the impact of selected characteristics on healthcare-seeking behaviours and treatment practices of people with influenza-like illness (ILI) from September 2009 to March 2010. Of 216,431 respondents, 8.1% reported ILI. After adjusting for selected ...

journal_title：Epidemiology and infection

authors： Biggerstaff M,Jhung MA,Reed C,Garg S,Balluz L,Fry AM,Finelli L

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Human salmonellosis linked to contact with live poultry is an increasing public health concern. In 2012, eight unrelated outbreaks of human salmonellosis linked to live poultry contact resulted in 517 illnesses. In July 2012, PulseNet, a national molecular surveillance network, reported a multistate cluster of a rare ...

journal_title：Epidemiology and infection

authors： Nakao JH,Pringle J,Jones RW,Nix BE,Borders J,Heseltine G,Gomez TM,McCLUSKEY B,Roney CS,Brinson D,Erdman M,McDANIEL A,Behravesh CB

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Previous studies have demonstrated that type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) could be triggered by an early childhood infection. Whether maternal infection during pregnancy is associated with T1DM in offspring is unknown. Therefore, we aimed to study the association using a systematic review and meta-analysis. Eighteen stu...

journal_title：Epidemiology and infection

authors： Yue Y,Tang Y,Tang J,Shi J,Zhu T,Huang J,Qiu X,Zeng Y,Li W,Qu Y,Mu D

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We investigated risk factors for severe acute lower respiratory infections (ALRI) among hospitalised children 8 months were at greater risk from influenza-associated ICU admissions and long hospital stay. Children with ADV had increased LOS across all ages. In the first 2 years of life, the effects of different viruse...

journal_title：Epidemiology and infection

authors： Prasad N,Trenholme AA,Huang QS,Thompson MG,Pierse N,Widdowson MA,Wood T,Seeds R,Taylor S,Grant CC,Newbern EC,SHIVERS team.

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Phylogenetic analyses of bartonella have suggested divergence between bartonellae that infect mammals native to the Old and New Worlds. We characterized bartonella isolated from Eastern grey squirrels (Sciurius carolinensis) in the United States and from grey and red squirrels (Sciurus vulgaris) in the United Kingdom ...

journal_title：Epidemiology and infection

authors： Bown KJ,Ellis BA,Birtles RJ,Durden LA,Lello J,Begon M,Bennett M

更新日期：2002-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Routine surveillance data underestimate incidence of foodborne gastrointestinal (FGI) illness and provide little information on illness related to travel. We analysed data from the Welsh Health Survey to estimate population incidence, and to examine risk factors for FGI and factors associated with consulting a doctor....

journal_title：Epidemiology and infection

authors： Evans MR,Sarvotham T,Thomas DR,Howard AJ

更新日期：2006-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A retrospective cohort study was conducted to quantitate the relationship between neutropenia and rates of clinical bacteraemia among adults with HIV infection receiving medical care at one institution between 1991-5. The primary exposure, absolute neutrophil count (ANC), was summarized as mean ANC within a given week...

journal_title：Epidemiology and infection

authors： Caperna J,Barber RE,Toerner JG,Mathews WC

更新日期：1998-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Intra-home and kindergarten transmissions were the reported major modes of hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) transmission in preschool children. However, infection at home is not common and 65-80% of cases do not attend preschool. We conducted a matched case-control study to explore the role of public playgrounds i...

journal_title：Epidemiology and infection

authors： Xie YH,Chongsuvivatwong V,Tan Y,Tang ZhZ,Sornsrivichai V,McNeil EB

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:HIV-infected individuals with high levels of IgG antibodies against human herpesvirus-8 (HHV-8) are at increased risk of developing Kaposi's sarcoma. The aim of this study was to measure the association between HHV-8 viraemia and IgG antibody responses (by immunofluorescence) in a group of 201 HIV-infected individuals...

journal_title：Epidemiology and infection

authors： Alagiozoglou L,Morris L,Bredell H,Martin DJ,Sitas F

更新日期：2003-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To describe the features of hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection in Madagascar, a randomized sero-epidemiological survey was undertaken in the general population > or = 1 year old of two provinces which represents 45% of the total population. In the 921 sera tested, the prevalence of HBV markers was 20.5% for HBsAg, 38.2...

journal_title：Epidemiology and infection

authors： Boisier P,Rabarijaona L,Piollet M,Roux JF,Zeller HG

更新日期：1996-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Yukon Territory (YT) is a remote region in northern Canada with ongoing spread of tuberculosis (TB). To explore the utility of whole genome sequencing (WGS) for TB surveillance and monitoring in a setting with detailed contact tracing and interview data, we used a mixed-methods approach. Our analysis included all cult...

journal_title：Epidemiology and infection

authors： Guthrie JL,Strudwick L,Roberts B,Allen M,McFadzen J,Roth D,Jorgensen D,Rodrigues M,Tang P,Hanley B,Johnston J,Cook VJ,Gardy JL

更新日期：2020-02-04 00:00:00

abstract：:Ireland reports the highest incidence of verotoxigenic Escherichia coli (VTEC) infection in Europe. This study investigated potential risk factors for confirmed sporadic and outbreak primary VTEC infections during 2008-2013. Overall, 989 VTEC infections including 521 serogroup O157 and 233 serogroup O26 were geo-refer...

journal_title：Epidemiology and infection

authors： Óhaiseadha C,Hynds PD,Fallon UB,O'Dwyer J

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:From March to October 1993, 15 cases of haemolytic-uraemic syndrome (HUS) in children were detected in a large area of northern Italy, where only 8 cases had occurred in the previous 5 years. Analysis of stool and serum specimens obtained from 14 cases showed evidence of Verotoxin-producing Escherichia coli (VTEC) inf...

journal_title：Epidemiology and infection

authors： Tozzi AE,Niccolini A,Caprioli A,Luzzi I,Montini G,Zacchello G,Gianviti A,Principato F,Rizzoni G

更新日期：1994-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Horizontal transmission of Campylobacter jejuni was investigated in campylobacter-free broiler chicks. One hundred and twenty chicks housed individually, were provided with water containing 10(2)-10(9) c.f.u./ml C. jejuni. Colonization was rapid [47 of 73 (64%) positive cloacal cultures within 3 days and 65 of 73 (89%...

journal_title：Epidemiology and infection

authors： Shanker S,Lee A,Sorrell TC

更新日期：1990-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ribotype, biotype and resistance phenotype were used to characterize 37 Acinetobacter baumannii-A. calcoaceticus complex isolates responsible for nosocomial infections in Buenos Aires. Nineteen isolates were recovered from endemic infections at 2 hospitals and 18 represent an intensive care unit outbreak that occurred...

journal_title：Epidemiology and infection

authors： Ratto P,Sordelli DO,Abeleira E,Torrero M,Catalano M

更新日期：1995-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This paper presents a review of published data concerning the epidemiology of measles in developing countries. Simple mathematical models provide a framework for data analysis and interpretation. The analyses highlight differences and similarities in the patterns of transmission of the measles virus in developed and d...

journal_title：Epidemiology and infection

authors： McLean AR,Anderson RM

更新日期：1988-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Vitamin D has been shown to be an important immune system regulator. Vitamin D insufficiency during winter may cause increased susceptibility to upper respiratory tract infections (URIs). To determine whether vitamin D supplementation during the winter season prevents or decreases URI symptoms, 162 adults were randomi...

journal_title：Epidemiology and infection

authors： Li-Ng M,Aloia JF,Pollack S,Cunha BA,Mikhail M,Yeh J,Berbari N

更新日期：2009-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Salmonella typhimurium is the most frequently identified serovar of Salmonella in Italy. This serovar is characterized by the widespread dissemination among human and non-human sources of phenotypically and genetically well-differentiated clones. In this study 457 strains of S. typhimurium isolated in Italy in the yea...

journal_title：Epidemiology and infection

authors： Nastasi A,Mammina C,Villafrate MR

更新日期：1993-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report an evaluation of the accuracy of ELISA for the detection of Leptospira-specific antibodies in humans. Eighty-eight studies published in 35 articles met all inclusion criteria and were submitted to meta-analysis. Pooled sensitivity and specificity were 0·779 (95% CI 0·770-0·789) and 0·913 (95% CI 0·908-0·917)...

journal_title：Epidemiology and infection

authors： Signorini ML,Lottersberger J,Tarabla HD,Vanasco NB

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To study the occurrence of hepatitis B virus (HBV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV) in patients with chronic liver disease (CLD) and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in Pakistan, blood samples from 105 sequential patients with biopsy-proven CLD (n = 82) and HCC (n = 23) were tested for HBV and HCV markers. Of the 105, 87 (83...

journal_title：Epidemiology and infection

authors： Tong CY,Khan R,Beeching NJ,Tariq WU,Hart CA,Ahmad N,Malik IA

更新日期：1996-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We investigated whether straight-line distance from residential compounds to healthcare facilities influenced mortality, the incidence of pneumonia and vaccine efficacy against pneumonia in rural Gambia. Clinical surveillance for pneumonia was conducted on 6938 children living in the catchment areas of the two largest...

journal_title：Epidemiology and infection

authors： Zaman SM,Cox J,Enwere GC,Bottomley C,Greenwood BM,Cutts FT

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The clinical and microbiological characteristics of catheter-related bloodstream infection (CR-BSI) due to uncommon microorganisms was assessed in a retrospective case-control study over a 9-year period in a tertiary teaching hospital. Uncommon microorganisms were defined as those representing <0·5% of all CR-BSI. Dia...

journal_title：Epidemiology and infection

authors： Reigadas E,Rodríguez-Créixems M,Sánchez-Carrillo C,Martín-Rabadán P,Bouza E

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We examined multistate outbreaks attributed to raw tomatoes in the United States from 1990 to 2010. We summarized the demographic and epidemiological characteristics of 15 outbreaks resulting in 1959 illnesses, 384 hospitalizations, and three deaths. Most (80%) outbreaks were reported during 2000-2010; 73% occurred Ma...

journal_title：Epidemiology and infection

authors： Bennett SD,Littrell KW,Hill TA,Mahovic M,Behravesh CB

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Literature surrounding the burden of and factors associated with hepatitis B virus (HBV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection in persons with tuberculosis (TB) disease remains limited and focused on populations outside the USA. Cross-matched New York City (NYC) TB and viral hepatitis surveillance data were used to es...

journal_title：Epidemiology and infection

authors： Bushnell G,Stennis NL,Drobnik AM,Proops DC,Ahuja SD,Bornschlegel K,Fuld J

更新日期：2015-07-01 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：:We describe here an examination of the validity of molecular types of Campylobacter jejuni as defined by separation of SmaI-digested DNA using pulsed-field gel electrophoresis (PFGE), recently suggested as part of a molecular subtyping scheme. Thirty-four Danish strains from humans, water, poultry and cattle were assi...

journal_title：Epidemiology and infection

authors： On SL,Nielsen EM,Engberg J,Madsen M

更新日期：1998-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Historically, Shigella sonnei has dominated other Shigella species infection in men who have sex with men (MSM) in Montréal. In early 2010, Toronto reported increased proportions of the more pathogenic S. flexneri, HIV co-infection and MSM in shigellosis cases since 2009. Analytical methods were used to assess whether...

journal_title：Epidemiology and infection

authors： Ratnayake R,Allard R,Pilon PA

更新日期：2012-11-01 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：:To determine the occupational significance of tick-borne zoonoses we sought serological evidence of Lyme borreliosis, human monocytic ehrlichiosis (HME) and human granulocytic ehrlichiosis (HGE) in a representative sample of farmworkers. Although around 20% reported ticks on their domestic and companion animals, few (...

journal_title：Epidemiology and infection

authors： Thomas DR,Sillis M,Coleman TJ,Kench SM,Ogden NH,Salmon RL,Morgan-Capner P,Softley P,Meadows D

更新日期：1998-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Noroviruses, along with rotaviruses, are among the leading causes of gastroenteritis worldwide and novel strains are periodically emerging. In August 2015, an unusual increase of gastroenteritis cases occurred in a touristic district in Kassandra peninsula, Chalkidiki, Northern Greece. Seven stool specimens from cases...

journal_title：Epidemiology and infection

authors： Tryfinopoulou K,Kyritsi M,Mellou K,Kolokythopoulou F,Mouchtouri VA,Potamiti-Komi M,Lamprou A,Georgakopoulou T,Hadjichristodoulou C

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00