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
2001
Evidence of rodent-associated Bartonella and Rickettsia infections among intravenous drug users from Central and East Harlem, New York City.
Comer J, Diaz T, Vlahov D, Monterroso E, Childs J. Evidence of rodent-associated Bartonella and Rickettsia infections among intravenous drug users from Central and East Harlem, New York City. American Journal Of Tropical Medicine And Hygiene 2001, 65: 855-60. PMID: 11791987, DOI: 10.4269/ajtmh.2001.65.855.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultAnimalsAntibodies, BacterialBartonellaBartonella InfectionsCohort StudiesCross ReactionsFemaleFluorescent Antibody Technique, IndirectHIV SeropositivityHumansMaleNew York CityPrevalenceRatsRickettsiaRickettsia InfectionsSubstance Abuse, IntravenousSurveys and QuestionnairesUrban HealthConceptsInjection drug usersDrug usersGroup rickettsiaeSerum samplesIntravenous drug usersCross-adsorption studiesEast HarlemR. akari infectionPrimary etiologic agentTyphus group rickettsiaeFever group rickettsiaeIDU populationHigh prevalenceEtiologic agentNew York CityRickettsia akariBartonella henselaeAntigenTesting panelsRickettsia typhiB. henselaeBartonella quintanaR. rickettsiiRickettsia infectionR. akari
2000
Prevalence of Antibody to Hepatitis E Virus among Rodents in the United States
Favorov M, Kosoy M, Tsarev S, Childs J, Margolis H. Prevalence of Antibody to Hepatitis E Virus among Rodents in the United States. The Journal Of Infectious Diseases 2000, 181: 449-455. PMID: 10669325, DOI: 10.1086/315273.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1999
Longitudinal study of infection with Borrelia burgdorferi in a population of Peromyscus leucopus at a Lyme disease-enzootic site in Maryland.
Hofmeister E, Ellis B, Glass G, Childs J. Longitudinal study of infection with Borrelia burgdorferi in a population of Peromyscus leucopus at a Lyme disease-enzootic site in Maryland. American Journal Of Tropical Medicine And Hygiene 1999, 60: 598-609. PMID: 10348235, DOI: 10.4269/ajtmh.1999.60.598.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPolymerase chain reactionB. burgdorferiJuvenile miceCross-sectional sampleEar tissueBorrelia burgdorferi infectionIxodes scapularis ticksInfected miceSusceptible miceChronic infectionOverall prevalenceIncidence rateBurgdorferi infectionHigh riskLower riskInfectionMiceInfected ticksLongitudinal sampleBorrelia burgdorferiScapularis ticksChain reactionBurgdorferiLongitudinal studyIndirect transmissionSerologic Testing for Human Granulocytic Ehrlichiosis at a National Referral Center
Comer J, Nicholson W, Olson J, Childs J. Serologic Testing for Human Granulocytic Ehrlichiosis at a National Referral Center. Journal Of Clinical Microbiology 1999, 37: 558-564. PMID: 9986812, PMCID: PMC84468, DOI: 10.1128/jcm.37.3.558-564.1999.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHGE agentSerum samplesNational referral centerE. chaffeensis antigenSpecific etiologic agentState health departmentsE. chaffeensisHuman granulocytic ehrlichiosis (HGE) agentHuman granulocytic ehrlichiosisHuman monocytic ehrlichiosisReferral centerSerologic testingEhrlichial antigenAverage ageHealth departmentsHuman ehrlichiosisPatientsEtiologic agentProbable casesHigh titersIll individualsGranulocytic ehrlichiosisDisease controlIndirect immunofluorescenceMonocytic ehrlichiosis
1998
A survey of hantavirus antibody in small-mammal populations in selected United States National Parks.
Mills J, Johnson J, Ksiazek T, Ellis B, Rollin P, Yates T, Mann M, Johnson M, Campbell M, Miyashiro J, Patrick M, Zyzak M, Lavender D, Novak M, Schmidt K, Peters C, Childs J. A survey of hantavirus antibody in small-mammal populations in selected United States National Parks. American Journal Of Tropical Medicine And Hygiene 1998, 58: 525-32. PMID: 9574803, DOI: 10.4269/ajtmh.1998.58.525.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSMALL MAMMAL SURVIVAL AND TRAPABILITY IN MARK-RECAPTURE MONITORING PROGRAMS FOR HANTAVIRUS
Parmenter C, Yates T, Parmenter R, Mills J, Childs J, Campbell M, Dunnum J, Milner J. SMALL MAMMAL SURVIVAL AND TRAPABILITY IN MARK-RECAPTURE MONITORING PROGRAMS FOR HANTAVIRUS. Journal Of Wildlife Diseases 1998, 34: 1-12. PMID: 9476220, DOI: 10.7589/0090-3558-34.1.1.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSin Nombre virusOral cavityOrbital sinus punctureHigh mortality ratePrevalence of infectionSNV infectionSinus punctureHantavirus researchBlood samplesNombre virusOral swabsMortality of animalsMortality rateAnesthetized animalsLong-term studiesBlood/salivaMurid rodentsBuccal cellsZoonotic agentsAnesthesiaRodentsInfectionMortalitySalivaSignificant effect
1997
Community structure and prevalence of hantavirus infection in rodents: a geographic division of the enzootic area in far eastern Russia.
Kosoy M, Slonova R, Mills J, Mandel E, Childs J. Community structure and prevalence of hantavirus infection in rodents: a geographic division of the enzootic area in far eastern Russia. Journal Of Vector Ecology 1997, 22: 52-63. PMID: 9221739.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAntigen-positive animalsMajor biotic communitiesSpecies of rodentsRodent communitiesSpecies compositionBiotic communitiesCommunity structureRodent faunaEastern RussiaReservoir speciesSpeciesRodentsGeographic divisionsEnzootic territoriesDivisionFaunaEnzootic areaAnimalsCommunityHantavirusesSouthern partPatterns of association with host and habitat: antibody reactive with Sin Nombre virus in small mammals in the major biotic communities of the southwestern United States.
Mills J, Ksiazek T, Ellis B, Rollin P, Nichol S, Yates T, Gannon W, Levy C, Engelthaler D, Davis T, Tanda D, Frampton J, Nichols C, Peters C, Childs J. Patterns of association with host and habitat: antibody reactive with Sin Nombre virus in small mammals in the major biotic communities of the southwestern United States. American Journal Of Tropical Medicine And Hygiene 1997, 56: 273-84. PMID: 9129529, DOI: 10.4269/ajtmh.1997.56.273.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBiotic communitiesDeer miceSmall mammalsBrush miceWestern harvest miceLower Sonoran DesertMajor biotic communitiesSouthwestern United StatesDesert habitatsMontane forestsHarvest miceSonoran DesertMammalsHabitatsSin Nombre virusHorizontal transmissionClimatic extremesNombre virusInfected deer miceSurvey of veterinary professionals and other veterinary conference attendees for antibodies to Bartonella henselae and B quintana.
Noah D, Kramer C, Verbsky M, Rooney J, Smith K, Childs J. Survey of veterinary professionals and other veterinary conference attendees for antibodies to Bartonella henselae and B quintana. Journal Of The American Veterinary Medical Association 1997, 210: 342-4. PMID: 9057914, DOI: 10.2460/javma.1997.210.03.342.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCat-scratch diseaseB quintanaBartonella henselaeOccupational groupsVeterinary techniciansIllness consistentPrevious diagnosisEpidemiologic characteristicsPotential confoundersOverall seroprevalenceUnknown prevalenceB henselaeEpidemiologic SurveyHospital staffCat ownershipSp infectionExposure informationSerum samplesVeterinary conferencesHenselaeSeropositivitySpecies of BartonellaSeroprevalenceInfectionUnknown duration
1996
Prevalence of antibodies to arenaviruses in rodents from the southern and western United States: evidence for an arenavirus associated with the genus Neotoma.
Kosoy M, Elliott L, Ksiazek T, Fulhorst C, Rollin P, Childs J, Mills J, Maupin G, Peters C. Prevalence of antibodies to arenaviruses in rodents from the southern and western United States: evidence for an arenavirus associated with the genus Neotoma. American Journal Of Tropical Medicine And Hygiene 1996, 54: 570-6. PMID: 8686773, DOI: 10.4269/ajtmh.1996.54.570.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1995
Prevalence of antibodies to Rochalimaea species (cat-scratch disease agent) in cats
Childs J, Olson J, Wolf A, Cohen N, Fakile Y, Rooney J, Bacellar F, Regnery R. Prevalence of antibodies to Rochalimaea species (cat-scratch disease agent) in cats. Veterinary Record 1995, 136: 519. PMID: 7544936, DOI: 10.1136/vr.136.20.519.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchA household-based, case-control study of environmental factors associated with hantavirus pulmonary syndrome in the southwestern United States.
Childs J, Krebs J, Ksiazek T, Maupin G, Gage K, Rollin P, Zeitz P, Sarisky J, Enscore R, Butler J, Cheek J, Glass G, Peters C. A household-based, case-control study of environmental factors associated with hantavirus pulmonary syndrome in the southwestern United States. American Journal Of Tropical Medicine And Hygiene 1995, 52: 393-7. PMID: 7771603, DOI: 10.4269/ajtmh.1995.52.393.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1994
The Epidemiology of bat rabies in New York State, 1988–92
Childs J, Trimarchi C, Krebs J. The Epidemiology of bat rabies in New York State, 1988–92. Epidemiology And Infection 1994, 113: 501-511. PMID: 7995360, PMCID: PMC2271321, DOI: 10.1017/s0950268800068515.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPrevalence of infection with Junin virus in rodent populations in the epidemic area of Argentine hemorrhagic fever.
Mills J, Ellis B, Childs J, McKee K, Maiztegui J, Peters C, Ksiazek T, Jahrling P. Prevalence of infection with Junin virus in rodent populations in the epidemic area of Argentine hemorrhagic fever. American Journal Of Tropical Medicine And Hygiene 1994, 51: 554-62. PMID: 7985747, DOI: 10.4269/ajtmh.1994.51.554.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAge FactorsAnimalsAntibodies, ViralAntigens, ViralArgentinaArvicolinaeCarnivoraDisease ReservoirsEnzyme-Linked Immunosorbent AssayFemaleFluorescent Antibody TechniqueHemorrhagic Fever, AmericanJunin virusMaleMuridaePopulation DynamicsPrevalenceRodent DiseasesRodentiaSalivaSeroepidemiologic StudiesSex FactorsConceptsC. musculinusC. lauchaArgentine hemorrhagic feverCrop habitatsJunin virusBody mass classesGalictis cujaPredatory carnivoresHemorrhagic feverInfected speciesSmall mammalsMark-recapture gridsEpidemic areasPrincipal reservoir speciesBolomys obscurusHabitatsReservoir populationsRodent populationsCalomys musculinusSeropositive animalsIndirect fluorescent antibodySpeciesReservoir speciesPrevalence of infectionHorizontal transmissionEpidemiologic observations on infection with Rochalimaea species among cats living in Baltimore, Md.
Childs J, Rooney J, Cooper J, Olson J, Regnery R. Epidemiologic observations on infection with Rochalimaea species among cats living in Baltimore, Md. Journal Of The American Veterinary Medical Association 1994, 204: 1775-8. PMID: 8063598, DOI: 10.2460/javma.1994.204.11.1775.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPrevalence of seropositivityRochalimaea sppGroups of catsFeline immunodeficiency virusImmunodeficiency virusT gondiiRisk factorsEpidemiologic observationsR henselaeToxoplasma gondiiSeropositivityRochalimaea henselaeCat ageRochalimaea speciesWidespread infectionInfectionCatsGondiiPrevalenceHenselaeMechanical vectorsWHITE-TAILED DEER AS A POTENTIAL RESERVOIR OF EHRLICHIA SPP.
Dawson J, Childs J, Biggie K, Moore C, Stallknecht D, Shaddock J, Bouseman J, Hofmeister E, Olson J. WHITE-TAILED DEER AS A POTENTIAL RESERVOIR OF EHRLICHIA SPP. Journal Of Wildlife Diseases 1994, 30: 162-168. PMID: 8028099, DOI: 10.7589/0090-3558-30.2.162.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchLongitudinal 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
1993
Antibodies to Borrelia burgdorferi and tick salivary gland proteins in New Jersey outdoor workers.
Schwartz B, Goldstein M, Childs J. Antibodies to Borrelia burgdorferi and tick salivary gland proteins in New Jersey outdoor workers. American Journal Of Public Health 1993, 83: 1746-8. PMID: 8259808, PMCID: PMC1694949, DOI: 10.2105/ajph.83.12.1746.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAnimalsAntibodiesAntibodies, BacterialArachnid VectorsBorrelia burgdorferi GroupCross-Sectional StudiesEnzyme-Linked Immunosorbent AssayFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHumansLyme DiseaseMaleNew JerseyOccupational DiseasesPrevalenceRisk FactorsSalivary Proteins and PeptidesSeroepidemiologic StudiesSurveys and QuestionnairesTicksWorkplaceConceptsOutdoor workersBorrelia burgdorferiCross-sectional studyB. burgdorferi infectionSecond cross-sectional studyEnzyme-linked immunosorbentLyme disease seroprevalenceAntibody seropositivitySalivary gland proteinsBurgdorferi infectionTick exposureHigh riskLyme diseaseDisease seroprevalenceAntibodiesBurgdorferiGland proteinsSeropositivitySeroprevalenceInfectionPrevalenceDiseaseImmunosorbentWorkersInfection 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