1999
Serologic evidence of rickettsialpox (Rickettsia akari) infection among intravenous drug users in inner-city Baltimore, Maryland.
Comer J, Tzianabos T, Flynn C, Vlahov D, Childs J. Serologic evidence of rickettsialpox (Rickettsia akari) infection among intravenous drug users in inner-city Baltimore, Maryland. American Journal Of Tropical Medicine And Hygiene 1999, 60: 894-8. PMID: 10403316, DOI: 10.4269/ajtmh.1999.60.894.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAntibodies, BacterialBaltimoreCohort StudiesCross ReactionsDrinkingFemaleFluorescent Antibody Technique, IndirectHIV SeropositivityHumansIll-Housed PersonsMaleRickettsiaRickettsia InfectionsRickettsia rickettsiiRisk FactorsSeroepidemiologic StudiesSubstance Abuse, IntravenousUrban PopulationConceptsIntravenous drug usersInner-city BaltimoreDrug usersSerologic evidenceSerum samplesAcute febrile illnessR. rickettsiiR. akariHuman immunodeficiency virusSignificant risk factorsSignificant inverse associationCross-adsorption studiesPresence of antibodiesSingle serum sampleR. akari infectionFrequency of injectionsFever group rickettsiaeFebrile illnessUndetermined etiologyImmunodeficiency virusInverse associationRisk factorsGroup-specific antibodiesDrug useHigh titers
1998
Retrospective Serosurvey for Human Granulocytic Ehrlichiosis Agent in Urban White-footed Mice from Maryland
Bunnell J, Stephen D, Childs J, Glass G. Retrospective Serosurvey for Human Granulocytic Ehrlichiosis Agent in Urban White-footed Mice from Maryland. Journal Of Wildlife Diseases 1998, 34: 179-181. PMID: 9476244, DOI: 10.7589/0090-3558-34.1.179.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1996
Antibodies to Bartonella Species in Inner-city Intravenous Drug Users in Baltimore, Md
Comer J, Flynn C, Regnery R, Vlahov D, Childs J. Antibodies to Bartonella Species in Inner-city Intravenous Drug Users in Baltimore, Md. JAMA Internal Medicine 1996, 156: 2491-2495. PMID: 8944742, DOI: 10.1001/archinte.1996.00440200111014.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsIntravenous drug usersHuman immunodeficiency virus statusB quintanaRisk factorsDrug usersB henselaeDrug useVirus statusHuman immunodeficiency virus-seropositive individualsHuman immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infectionSerum samplesImmunodeficiency virus infectionAvailable serum samplesSignificant risk factorsBehavioral risk factorsPossible risk factorsSignificant inverse associationIndirect immunofluorescent antibodyFrequency of injectionsUrban transmission cyclesBartonella speciesBartonella organismsMode of transmissionCurrent natural historyImmunodeficiency syndrome
1994
Epidemiologic 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
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
1990
LAND USE ASSOCIATIONS AND CHANGES IN POPULATION INDICES OF URBAN RACCOONS DURING A RABIES EPIZOOTIC
Anthony J, Childs J, Glass G, Korch G, Ross L, Grigor J. LAND USE ASSOCIATIONS AND CHANGES IN POPULATION INDICES OF URBAN RACCOONS DURING A RABIES EPIZOOTIC. Journal Of Wildlife Diseases 1990, 26: 170-179. PMID: 2338721, DOI: 10.7589/0090-3558-26.2.170.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1989
EFFECTS OF HANTAVIRAL INFECTION ON SURVIVAL, GROWTH AND FERTILITY IN WILD RAT (RATTUS NORVEGICUS) POPULATIONS OF BALTIMORE, MARYLAND
Childs J, Glass G, Korch G, LeDuc J. EFFECTS OF HANTAVIRAL INFECTION ON SURVIVAL, GROWTH AND FERTILITY IN WILD RAT (RATTUS NORVEGICUS) POPULATIONS OF BALTIMORE, MARYLAND. Journal Of Wildlife Diseases 1989, 25: 469-476. PMID: 2572705, DOI: 10.7589/0090-3558-25.4.469.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSerologic evidence of hantaviral infections within small mammal communities of Baltimore, Maryland: spatial and temporal patterns and host range.
Korch G, Childs J, Glass G, Rossi C, LeDuc J. Serologic evidence of hantaviral infections within small mammal communities of Baltimore, Maryland: spatial and temporal patterns and host range. American Journal Of Tropical Medicine And Hygiene 1989, 41: 230-40. PMID: 2570533, DOI: 10.4269/ajtmh.1989.41.230.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
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