2001
Analysis of Risk Factors for Fatal Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever: Evidence for Superiority of Tetracyclines for Therapy
Holman R, Paddock C, Curns A, Krebs J, McQuiston J, Childs J. Analysis of Risk Factors for Fatal Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever: Evidence for Superiority of Tetracyclines for Therapy. The Journal Of Infectious Diseases 2001, 184: 1437-1444. PMID: 11709786, DOI: 10.1086/324372.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRisk factorsFatal Rocky Mountain Spotted FeverRocky Mountain Spotted FeverOnset of symptomsCase fatality rateTetracycline-class antibioticsPrimary therapyClinical characteristicsOlder patientsAppropriate therapyRMSF casesNonfatal casesNational surveillanceHigh riskSpotted FeverPatientsEffective antibioticsTherapyDeathFeverAntibioticsTreatmentSymptomsFactorsDiseaseSerologic evidence of Rickettsia akari infection among dogs in a metropolitan city.
Comer J, Vargas M, Poshni I, Childs J. Serologic evidence of Rickettsia akari infection among dogs in a metropolitan city. Journal Of The American Veterinary Medical Association 2001, 218: 1780-2. PMID: 11394829, DOI: 10.2460/javma.2001.218.1780.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsIndirect immunofluorescence antibodyEnzyme immunoassaySerum samplesPossible risk factorsFever group rickettsiaeClinical illnessRoutine careSerologic evidenceSeropositive dogsRisk factorsTime serum samplesIFA testingClinical relevanceImmunofluorescence antibodySerologic surveyRickettsia akariInfectionGroup rickettsiaeDogsTitersCausative agentVeterinary clinicsFurther studiesDog ownersTick infestation
2000
Rocky Mountain spotted fever in the United States, 1993-1996.
Treadwell T, Holman R, Clarke M, Krebs J, Paddock C, Childs J. Rocky Mountain spotted fever in the United States, 1993-1996. American Journal Of Tropical Medicine And Hygiene 2000, 63: 21-6. PMID: 11357990, DOI: 10.4269/ajtmh.2000.63.21.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1994
Prevalence 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 vectors
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
A longitudinal study of Junin virus activity in the rodent reservoir of Argentine hemorrhagic fever.
Mills J, Ellis B, McKee K, Calderon G, Maiztegui J, Nelson G, Ksiazek T, Peters C, Childs J. A longitudinal study of Junin virus activity in the rodent reservoir of Argentine hemorrhagic fever. American Journal Of Tropical Medicine And Hygiene 1992, 47: 749-63. PMID: 1335214, DOI: 10.4269/ajtmh.1992.47.749.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsC. musculinusHabitat preferencesBorder habitatsC. lauchaCrop fieldsBody mass classesMark-recapture gridsRodent populationsCalomys lauchaAdjacent roadsidesMaximal population densityHabitatsReservoir speciesHorizontal transmissionSame localityMusculinusCalomysPopulation densityArgentine hemorrhagic feverAgricultural fieldsMass classesRodentsRodent reservoirs
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
1988
Association of intraspecific wounding with hantaviral infection in wild rats (Rattus norvegicus)
Glass G, Childs J, Korch G, LeDuc J. Association of intraspecific wounding with hantaviral infection in wild rats (Rattus norvegicus). Epidemiology And Infection 1988, 101: 459-472. PMID: 3141203, PMCID: PMC2249393, DOI: 10.1017/s0950268800054418.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSerological statusProspective sero-epidemiological studyIncidence of seroconversionSero-epidemiological studiesPresence of woundsHantaviral infectionsUnwounded animalsSignificant associationSeroconversionRat ageEnvironmental exposuresNorway ratsLongitudinal studyRatsInfectionWild Norway ratsWild ratsAssociationAnimalsSeroprevalenceIncidence
1985
Geographical distribution and age related prevalence of antibody to Hantaan-like virus in rat populations of Baltimore, Maryland, USA.
Terry A, Leduc J, Korch G, Childs J, 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