2000
Survey of Rabies Preexposure and Postexposure Prophylaxis among Missionary Personnel Stationed Outside the United States
Arguin P, Krebs J, Mandel E, Guzi T, Childs J. Survey of Rabies Preexposure and Postexposure Prophylaxis among Missionary Personnel Stationed Outside the United States. Journal Of Travel Medicine 2000, 7: 10-14. PMID: 10689232, DOI: 10.2310/7060.2000.00003.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRabies immune globulinPreexposure prophylaxisImmune globulinHigh-risk groupAppropriate medical careRabies-endemic countriesRisk of rabiesRabies enzootic areasPostexposure prophylaxisRabies exposureBasic first aidProphylaxisPreventive recommendationsHuman rabiesPresence of rabiesMedical careEffective interventionsRabies riskVaccinePreventive measuresInternational travelersRabiesFirst aidUnited StatesRisk
1998
An epidemiologic and entomologic investigation of a cluster of Rocky Mountain spotted fever cases in Delaware.
Rotz L, Callejas L, McKechnie D, Wolfe D, Gaw E, Hathcock L, Childs J. An epidemiologic and entomologic investigation of a cluster of Rocky Mountain spotted fever cases in Delaware. Delaware Medical Journal 1998, 70: 285-91. PMID: 9662871.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEntomologic investigationsMore symptomsTick-borne illnessCases of RMSFHealth care providersSerologic evaluationMedian ageRMSF casesClinical aspectsCare providersFever casesDelaware DivisionDisease controlFeverPatientsSymptomsTwo-week periodPrevention measuresPublic healthIllnessRiskRMSFHeadacheAttendeesYears
1995
Rodent-Borne Hemorrhagic Fever Viruses: A Special Risk for Mammalogists?
Childs J, Mills J, Glass G. Rodent-Borne Hemorrhagic Fever Viruses: A Special Risk for Mammalogists? Journal Of Mammalogy 1995, 76: 664-680. DOI: 10.2307/1382739.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchHemorrhagic fever virusPersistent infectionPathophysiological consequencesSpecial riskSurvival of hostsDiseases of humansFever virusDiseaseZoonotic diseaseTransmission routesVirusUnrelated virusesInfectionRemarkable specializationMammalian hostsHuman diseasesVariable effectsRiskRodentsHumansRodent species
1994
Longitudinal Study of Borrelia burgdorferi Infection in New Jersey Outdoor Workers, 1988–1991
Schwartz B, Goldstein M, Childs J. Longitudinal Study of Borrelia burgdorferi Infection in New Jersey Outdoor Workers, 1988–1991. American Journal Of Epidemiology 1994, 139: 504-512. PMID: 8154474, DOI: 10.1093/oxfordjournals.aje.a117033.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRisk factorsRural residenceSeroconversion of antibodiesBorrelia burgdorferi infectionLyme disease seroprevalenceAntibody seropositivitySerologic statusOdds ratioBurgdorferi infectionTick exposureSeroconversionElevated riskHigh riskOutdoor workersAnnual questionnairesMedical problemsLyme diseaseDisease seroprevalenceSeroprevalenceBorrelia burgdorferiLongitudinal studySeropositivityPet ownershipRural residentsRisk
1992
Risk 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