2025
Molecular detection and characterization of Rickettsia felis, R. asembonensis, and Yersinia pestis from peri-domestic fleas in Uganda
Eneku W, Erima B, Maranda A, Gillian N, Atim G, Tugume T, Aquino Q, Kibuuka H, Mworozi E, Douglas C, William J, von Fricken Emery M, Tweyongyere R, Wabwire-Mangen F, Karuhize D. Molecular detection and characterization of Rickettsia felis, R. asembonensis, and Yersinia pestis from peri-domestic fleas in Uganda. Infection Ecology & Epidemiology 2025, 15: 2473159. PMID: 40041476, PMCID: PMC11878166, DOI: 10.1080/20008686.2025.2473159.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchZoonotic agentsFlea speciesFlea-borne pathogensR. asembonensisR. senegalensisDomestic animalsRickettsia felisPeridomestic environmentsPublic health riskRainy seasonFleasDry seasonHost speciesMolecular detectionPredominant speciesYear-roundSppSeasonCollection timeHuman dwellingsSpeciesYersinia pestisRodent speciesGoatsSub-Saharan AfricaEffect of chikungunya, Mayaro and Una virus coinfection on vector competence of Aedes aegypti mosquitoes
Visser T, Wang H, Abbo S, Vogels C, Koenraadt C, Pijlman G. Effect of chikungunya, Mayaro and Una virus coinfection on vector competence of Aedes aegypti mosquitoes. One Health 2025, 20: 100991. PMID: 40027925, PMCID: PMC11869603, DOI: 10.1016/j.onehlt.2025.100991.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchVector competenceDistribution of virusesViral loadEffect of coinfectionVirus coinfectionGeographical distribution of virusesInfectious blood mealInfluence vector competenceAssess public health risksUNaVCoinfectionBlood mealCompetent vectorsDual infectionUrban transmission cyclesMosquito bitesTriple coinfectionPublic health riskTransmission cycleCo-circulationTriple infection
2022
Serological and molecular epidemiology of leptospirosis and the role of dogs as sentinel for human infection in Nigeria
Pilau NN, Lubar AA, Daneji AI, Mera UM, Magaji AA, Abiayi EA, Chaiboonma KL, Busayo EI, Vinetz JM, Matthias MA. Serological and molecular epidemiology of leptospirosis and the role of dogs as sentinel for human infection in Nigeria. Heliyon 2022, 8: e09484. PMID: 35647333, PMCID: PMC9136256, DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2022.e09484.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchProspective cross-sectional studyCarriers of leptospiresCross-sectional studySymptomatic dogsQuantitative real-time PCRRole of dogsBacteriological prevalenceReal-time PCRUnvaccinated animalsHigh riskLeptospiral infectionInfection rateHuman infectionsPublic health riskMolecular epidemiologyStray dogsInfectionDogsCulture isolationO-antigen regionHealth risksLeptospirosisLipopolysaccharideSerogroupsStrong determinant
2021
Urban rat exposure to anticoagulant rodenticides and zoonotic infection risk
Murray M, Sánchez C. Urban rat exposure to anticoagulant rodenticides and zoonotic infection risk. Biology Letters 2021, 17: 20210311. PMID: 34376077, PMCID: PMC8355682, DOI: 10.1098/rsbl.2021.0311.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPredictors of infectionNo significant associationIncreased infection riskAnticoagulant rodenticidesOld ratsRatsSignificant associationAnimal-to-humanInfectionRodent pest populationsInfection riskRisk of pathogenic infectionPathogen infectionRiskPest populationsPublic health riskDisease ecologyHealth risksBidirectional relationshipZoonotic pathogensNatural systemsLongitudinal Effects of Acute Cannabis Exposure on Automobile Driving Behavior in a Naturalistic Simulated Environment
Meda S, Boer E, Ward N, Book G, Stevens M, Boyle C, Mubeen M, Pearlson G. Longitudinal Effects of Acute Cannabis Exposure on Automobile Driving Behavior in a Naturalistic Simulated Environment. 2021 DOI: 10.26828/cannabis.2021.01.000.21.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAcute cannabis exposureHigh-dose subjectsDrug dose levelsSignificant public health riskCannabis exposureDose studyDrug exposureSimulated environmentInfluence of cannabisSafe overtakingSingle acuteHigh doseSPSS v24Psychomotor functionComplex dayDriving functionsDose levelsHigh dosesSeparate daysPublic health riskOverall riskIntoxicated subjectsDoseThree timesNumerous metrics
2019
Vaping—Seeking Clarity in a Time of Uncertainty
Baldassarri SR, Fiellin DA, Friedman AS. Vaping—Seeking Clarity in a Time of Uncertainty. JAMA 2019, 322: 1951-1952. PMID: 31697311, PMCID: PMC8284981, DOI: 10.1001/jama.2019.16493.Commentaries, Editorials and LettersFirst Report of the Introduction of an Exotic Tick, Amblyomma coelebs (Acari: Ixodidae), Feeding on a Human Traveler Returning to the United States from Central America.
Molaei G, Karpathy S, Andreadis T. First Report of the Introduction of an Exotic Tick, Amblyomma coelebs (Acari: Ixodidae), Feeding on a Human Traveler Returning to the United States from Central America. Journal Of Parasitology 2019, 105: 571-575. PMID: 31393207, PMCID: PMC7053249, DOI: 10.1645/19-74.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsExotic ticksIntroduction of ticksIllegal animal tradeDisease-causing pathogensFever group rickettsiaeFirst-time introductionCentral AmericaNumber of pathogensCompanion animalsAmblyomma coelebsAnimal tradeVeterinary importancePet animalsPublic health riskNumerous pathogensTicksGroup rickettsiaeTime introductionHuman travelersSuch parasitesHabitat conditionsAmblyommaPathogensUnited StatesSouthern states
2018
Prioritization of reproductive toxicants in unconventional oil and gas operations using a multi-country regulatory data-driven hazard assessment
Inayat-Hussain SH, Fukumura M, Aziz A, Jin CM, Jin LW, Garcia-Milian R, Vasiliou V, Deziel NC. Prioritization of reproductive toxicants in unconventional oil and gas operations using a multi-country regulatory data-driven hazard assessment. Environment International 2018, 117: 348-358. PMID: 29793188, DOI: 10.1016/j.envint.2018.05.010.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsReproductive toxicantsUOG chemicalsReproductive toxicityStringent classificationAdverse birth outcomesPotential etiologic agentsGerm cell mutagenicityMultiple adverse effectsPotential public health riskBirth outcomesRegulatory agency databasesEpidemiologic studiesEtiologic agentReproductive healthScoring systemPublic health riskSafe alternativeAdverse effectsHazard identificationDevelopmental toxicantsHazard scoreCytoscape analysisExposure assessmentCancerHealth risks
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