2006
Animal-based national surveillance for zoonotic disease: Quality, limitations, and implications of a model system for monitoring rabies
Childs J, Krebs J, Real L, Gordon E. Animal-based national surveillance for zoonotic disease: Quality, limitations, and implications of a model system for monitoring rabies. Preventive Veterinary Medicine 2006, 78: 246-261. PMID: 17129622, PMCID: PMC7114326, DOI: 10.1016/j.prevetmed.2006.10.014.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2005
Assessing the role of long-distance translocation and spatial heterogeneity in the raccoon rabies epidemic in Connecticut
Smith D, Waller L, Russell C, Childs J, Real L. Assessing the role of long-distance translocation and spatial heterogeneity in the raccoon rabies epidemic in Connecticut. Preventive Veterinary Medicine 2005, 71: 225-240. PMID: 16153724, PMCID: PMC7114108, DOI: 10.1016/j.prevetmed.2005.07.009.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPersistence of elevated rabies prevention costs following post-epizootic declines in rates of rabies among raccoons (Procyon lotor)
Gordon E, Krebs J, Rupprecht C, Real L, Childs J. Persistence of elevated rabies prevention costs following post-epizootic declines in rates of rabies among raccoons (Procyon lotor). Preventive Veterinary Medicine 2005, 68: 195-222. PMID: 15820116, DOI: 10.1016/j.prevetmed.2004.12.007.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSpatial Dynamics and Molecular Ecology of North American Rabies
Real L, Russell C, Waller L, Smith D, Childs J. Spatial Dynamics and Molecular Ecology of North American Rabies. Journal Of Heredity 2005, 96: 253-260. PMID: 15677743, DOI: 10.1093/jhered/esi031.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMacro-evolutionary time scalesLocal environmental variablesRemarkable model systemEvolutionary geneticsMolecular ecologyHost specificityPopulation ecologySpatial dynamicsAccidental introductionWildlife populationsNorth AmericaRNA virusesPattern of emergenceEnvironmental variablesGenetic heterogeneityEastern United StatesRaccoon populationsModel systemEcologyImportant viral zoonotic diseaseVirginia borderEpidemic expansionRegions of EuropeVirus variantsTemporal occurrence
2004
Temporal dynamics of rabies in a wildlife host and the risk of cross-species transmission
GORDON E, CURNS A, KREBS J, RUPPRECHT C, REAL L, CHILDS J. Temporal dynamics of rabies in a wildlife host and the risk of cross-species transmission. Epidemiology And Infection 2004, 132: 515-524. PMID: 15188720, PMCID: PMC2870130, DOI: 10.1017/s0950268804002067.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2002
Spatiotemporal Analysis of Epizootic Raccoon Rabies Propagation in Connecticut, 19911995
Lucey B, Russell C, Smith D, Wilson M, Long A, Waller L, Childs J, Real L. Spatiotemporal Analysis of Epizootic Raccoon Rabies Propagation in Connecticut, 19911995. Vector-Borne And Zoonotic Diseases 2002, 2: 77-86. PMID: 12653301, DOI: 10.1089/153036602321131878.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2001
Rabies surveillance in the United States during 2000.
Krebs J, Mondul A, Rupprecht C, Childs J. Rabies surveillance in the United States during 2000. Journal Of The American Veterinary Medical Association 2001, 219: 1687-99. PMID: 11767918, DOI: 10.2460/javma.2001.219.1687.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCases of rabiesRabid skunksDog/coyote variantGray fox variantGreatest numerical increaseSheep/goatsEnzootic raccoon rabiesRabies casesRaccoon-associated variantEpizootic of rabiesRabies control programRabies virusDomestic speciesRabid raccoonsWild animalsCanine variantConsecutive yearsCattleRabies surveillanceControl programsRabiesRaccoonsRaccoon rabiesDisease controlFourth consecutive year
2000
Rabies surveillance in the United States during 1999.
Krebs J, Rupprecht C, Childs J. Rabies surveillance in the United States during 1999. Journal Of The American Veterinary Medical Association 2000, 217: 1799-811. PMID: 11132881, DOI: 10.2460/javma.2000.217.1799.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCases of rabiesRabid skunksGray fox variantException of cattleSheep/goatsEpizootic of rabiesThird consecutive yearDomestic speciesRabid raccoonsWild animalsCanine variantConsecutive yearsRabies virusEnzootic rabiesCattleRabies surveillanceRaccoon variantMajor species groupsRabiesRaccoonsDisease controlRabid animalsPuerto RicoSkunksNonhuman animalsMammalian Reservoirs and Epidemiology of Rabies Diagnosed in Human Beings in the United States, 1981‐1998
KREBS J, SMITH J, RUPPRECHT C, CHILDS J. Mammalian Reservoirs and Epidemiology of Rabies Diagnosed in Human Beings in the United States, 1981‐1998. Annals Of The New York Academy Of Sciences 2000, 916: 345-353. PMID: 11193644, DOI: 10.1111/j.1749-6632.2000.tb05311.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPredicting the local dynamics of epizootic rabies among raccoons in the United States
Childs J, Curns A, Dey M, Real L, Feinstein L, Bjørnstad O, Krebs J. Predicting the local dynamics of epizootic rabies among raccoons in the United States. Proceedings Of The National Academy Of Sciences Of The United States Of America 2000, 97: 13666-13671. PMID: 11069300, PMCID: PMC17633, DOI: 10.1073/pnas.240326697.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSurvey 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
1999
Rabies surveillance in the United States during 1998.
Krebs J, Smith J, Rupprecht C, Childs J. Rabies surveillance in the United States during 1998. Journal Of The American Veterinary Medical Association 1999, 215: 1786-98. PMID: 10613210, DOI: 10.2460/javma.1999.215.12.1786.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchRecommendations of a National Working Group on Prevention and Control of Rabies in the United States. Article III: Rabies in wildlife. National Working Group on Rabies Prevention and Control.
Hanlon C, Childs J, Nettles V, _ _. Recommendations of a National Working Group on Prevention and Control of Rabies in the United States. Article III: Rabies in wildlife. National Working Group on Rabies Prevention and Control. Journal Of The American Veterinary Medical Association 1999, 215: 1612-8. PMID: 14575027, DOI: 10.2460/javma.1999.215.11.1612.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1998
Rabies surveillance in the United States during 1997.
Krebs J, Smith J, Rupprecht C, Childs J. Rabies surveillance in the United States during 1997. Journal Of The American Veterinary Medical Association 1998, 213: 1713-28. PMID: 9861958, DOI: 10.2460/javma.1998.213.12.1713.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCauses, Costs, and Estimates of Rabies Postexposure Prophylaxis Treatments in the United States
Krebs J, Long-Marin S, Childs J. Causes, Costs, and Estimates of Rabies Postexposure Prophylaxis Treatments in the United States. Journal Of Public Health Management And Practice 1998, 4: 56-62. PMID: 10187067, DOI: 10.1097/00124784-199809000-00009.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchEpidemiology of human rabies in the United States, 1980 to 1996.
Noah D, Drenzek C, Smith J, Krebs J, Orciari L, Shaddock J, Sanderlin D, Whitfield S, Fekadu M, Olson J, Rupprecht C, Childs J. Epidemiology of human rabies in the United States, 1980 to 1996. Annals Of Internal Medicine 1998, 128: 922-30. PMID: 9634432, DOI: 10.7326/0003-4819-128-11-199806010-00012.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPostexposure prophylaxisHuman rabiesAnimal bitesBat bitesRabies virus variantVirus variantsLaboratory-confirmed casesMedical personnelExposure historyDiagnostic laboratory testsLocal health authoritiesDiagnosis of rabiesRabies virus transmissionInfectious salivaInsignificant woundMost patientsClinical courseClinical featuresClinical presentationDefinite historyAntemortem diagnosisCase reportClinical differencesClinical signsDifferential diagnosisLarge-scale human exposures to rabid or presumed rabid animals in the United States: 22 cases (1990-1996).
Rotz L, Hensley J, Rupprecht C, Childs J. Large-scale human exposures to rabid or presumed rabid animals in the United States: 22 cases (1990-1996). Journal Of The American Veterinary Medical Association 1998, 212: 1198-200. PMID: 9569151, DOI: 10.2460/javma.1998.212.08.1198.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchDensity estimates of rural dog populations and an assessment of marking methods during a rabies vaccination campaign in the Philippines
Childs J, Robinson L, Sadek R, Madden A, Miranda M, Miranda N. Density estimates of rural dog populations and an assessment of marking methods during a rabies vaccination campaign in the Philippines. Preventive Veterinary Medicine 1998, 33: 207-218. PMID: 9500175, DOI: 10.1016/s0167-5877(97)00039-1.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1997
Rabies surveillance in the United States during 1996.
Krebs J, Smith J, Rupprecht C, Childs J. Rabies surveillance in the United States during 1996. Journal Of The American Veterinary Medical Association 1997, 211: 1525-39. PMID: 9412679, DOI: 10.2460/javma.1997.211.12.1525.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMolecular epidemiology of rabies in the United States: reemergence of a classical neurotropic agent.
Rupprecht C, Smith J, Krebs J, Childs J. Molecular epidemiology of rabies in the United States: reemergence of a classical neurotropic agent. Journal Of NeuroVirology 1997, 3 Suppl 1: s52-3. PMID: 9179794.Peer-Reviewed Original Research