1999
Hantavirus (Bunyaviridae) infections in rodents from Orange and San Diego counties, California.
Bennett S, Webb J, Madon M, Childs J, Ksiazek T, Torrez-Martinez N, Hjelle B. Hantavirus (Bunyaviridae) infections in rodents from Orange and San Diego counties, California. American Journal Of Tropical Medicine And Hygiene 1999, 60: 75-84. PMID: 9988327, DOI: 10.4269/ajtmh.1999.60.75.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHantavirus antibodiesHarvest miceReverse transcription-polymerase chain reactionTranscription-polymerase chain reactionDeer miceEl Moro Canyon virusBroad geographic rangeMale deer miceMajority of rodentsSNV antibodyAntibody-positive rodentsSan Diego CountyVirus antibodiesAntibody prevalenceHantavirus infectionSeropositive rodentsMicrohabitat selectionCactus mouseGeographic rangeFood plantsWestern blotHost distributionMiceCalifornia volesP. maniculatus
1997
A survey for antibodies to Lassa virus among health workers in Nigeria
Bajani M, Tomori O, Rollin P, Harry T, Bukbuk N, Wilson L, Childs J, Peters C, Ksiazek T. A survey for antibodies to Lassa virus among health workers in Nigeria. Transactions Of The Royal Society Of Tropical Medicine And Hygiene 1997, 91: 379-381. PMID: 9373625, DOI: 10.1016/s0035-9203(97)90247-9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHealth workersAntibody prevalenceHealth facilitiesSecondary health facilitiesVirus IgM antibodiesImmunoglobulin G antibodiesEnzyme-linked immunosorbentTertiary centerSpecific IgMIgM antibodiesRecent infectionHealth centersG antibodiesLassa feverLassa virusDifferent occupational groupsPrevalenceAntibodiesOccupational groupsFeverSeroprevalenceIgMInfectionWorkersNurses
1993
Infection with a Ratborne Hantavirus in US Residents Is Consistently Associated with Hypertensive Renal Disease
Glass G, Watson A, LeDuc J, Kelen G, Quinn T, Childs J. Infection with a Ratborne Hantavirus in US Residents Is Consistently Associated with Hypertensive Renal Disease. The Journal Of Infectious Diseases 1993, 167: 614-620. PMID: 8095060, DOI: 10.1093/infdis/167.3.614.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHypertensive renal diseaseEnd-stage renal diseaseRenal diseaseAntibody prevalenceHantavirus infectionReference groupRenal disease diagnosisRace-related differencesDialysis groupDialysis patientsRisk factorsInfectionDiseasePatientsProteinuriaUS residentsHantavirusesPrevalenceDiagnosisGroupAssociationDisease diagnosisSame patternHypertensionSeroprevalence
1992
Lymphocytic choriomeningitis virus infection and house mouse (Mus musculus) distribution in urban Baltimore.
Childs J, Glass G, Korch G, Ksiazek T, Leduc J. Lymphocytic choriomeningitis virus infection and house mouse (Mus musculus) distribution in urban Baltimore. American Journal Of Tropical Medicine And Hygiene 1992, 47: 27-34. PMID: 1636880, DOI: 10.4269/ajtmh.1992.47.27.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchRisk factors associated with antibodies to leptospires in inner-city residents of Baltimore: a protective role for cats.
Childs J, Schwartz B, Ksiazek T, Graham R, LeDuc J, Glass G. Risk factors associated with antibodies to leptospires in inner-city residents of Baltimore: a protective role for cats. American Journal Of Public Health 1992, 82: 597-599. PMID: 1546785, PMCID: PMC1694107, DOI: 10.2105/ajph.82.4.597.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1991
Human-rodent contact and infection with lymphocytic choriomeningitis and Seoul viruses in an inner-city population.
Childs J, Glass G, Ksiazek T, Rossi C, Oro J, Leduc J. Human-rodent contact and infection with lymphocytic choriomeningitis and Seoul viruses in an inner-city population. American Journal Of Tropical Medicine And Hygiene 1991, 44: 117-21. PMID: 1672798, DOI: 10.4269/ajtmh.1991.44.117.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLymphocytic choriomeningitis virusSeoul virusRodent-borne virusesHuman-rodent contactHistory of travelInner-city populationDisease clinicRodent exposureLymphocytic choriomeningitisAntibody prevalenceNeutralization testSerological testsAntibodiesVirusHigh rateInfectionRatsMore exposureExposureQuestionnaire responsesChoriomeningitisClinicPrevalenceMicePersons
1987
Prospective seroepidemiology of hantaviruses and population dynamics of small mammal communities of Baltimore, Maryland.
Childs J, Glass G, Korch G, LeDuc J. Prospective seroepidemiology of hantaviruses and population dynamics of small mammal communities of Baltimore, Maryland. American Journal Of Tropical Medicine And Hygiene 1987, 37: 648-62. PMID: 2891308, DOI: 10.4269/ajtmh.1987.37.648.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHigh IFA titersProspective seroepidemiological studyIndirect fluorescent antibody titersFluorescent antibody titersEvidence of transmissionTransmission of hantavirusesIndividual blood samplesAntibody titersSeroepidemiological studyIncidence rateAntibody prevalenceBlood samplesIFA titersMean incidenceRatsVirus transmissionHantavirusesMature animalsWhite-footed miceMiceTitersMonthsRodents
1985
Geographical distribution and age related prevalence of antibody to Hantaan-like virus in rat populations of Baltimore, Maryland, USA.
Childs J, Terry A, Leduc J, Korch G, Smith G. Geographical distribution and age related prevalence of antibody to Hantaan-like virus in rat populations of Baltimore, Maryland, USA. American Journal Of Tropical Medicine And Hygiene 1985, 34: 385-7. PMID: 3885776, DOI: 10.4269/ajtmh.1985.34.385.Peer-Reviewed Original Research