Search Results - "Epidemiology"

Comparison of African swine fever virus prevalence and risk in two contrasting pig-farming systems in South-west and Central Kenya by Okoth, Edward A., Gallardo, C., Macharia, Joseph M., Omore, Amos O., Pelayo, V., Bulimo, D.W., Arias, Marisa, Kitala, P., Baboon, K., Lekolol, I., Mijele, D., Bishop, Richard P.

“…ASF control strategies implemented in these areas will need to take these epidemiological findings into consideration.…”
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Parasite co-infections and their impact on survival of indigenous cattle by Thumbi, Samuel M., Bronsvoort, B.M. de C., Poole, Elizabeth J., Kiara, Henry K., Toye, Philip G., Mbole-Kariuki, Mary N., Conradie, I., Jennings, A., Handel, Ian G., Coetzer, Jacobus A.W., Steyl, J.C.A., Hanotte, Olivier H., Woolhouse, Mark E.J.

“…These findings have important implications for disease control strategies, suggesting a need to consider co-infections in epidemiological studies as opposed to single-pathogen focus, and benefits of an integrated approach to helminths and East Coast fever disease control.…”
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Global and local genetic diversity at two microsatellite loci in Plasmodium vivax parasites from Asia, Africa and South America by Schousboe, M.L., Ranjitkar, S., Rajakaruna, R.S., Amerasinghe, Priyanie H., Konradsen, Flemming, Morales, Francisco José, Ord, R., Pearce, R., Leslie, T., Rowland, M., Gadalla, N, Bygbjerg, C., Alifrangis, M., Roper, C.

“…A complex spatial pattern of MS polymorphisms among global P. vivax populations was observed which has potential utility in future epidemiological studies of the P. vivax parasite.…”
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Relative susceptibility of Musa genotypes to banana bunchy top disease in Cameroon and implication for disease management by Ngatat, S., Hanna, R., Kumar, P. Lava, Gray, S.M., Cilia, M., Ghogomu, R.T., Fontem, D.A.

“…BBTD expression on the same genotype planted in different areas reveals that BBTD expression is not only related to the varietal characteristic but also to the epidemiological situation of the area.…”
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Antimicrobial resistance dissemination associated with intensive animal production practices in Argentina: A systematic review and meta-analysis by Prack McCormick, Barbara, Quiroga, María P., Alvarez, Veronica E., Centrón, Daniela, Tittonell, Pablo Adrian

“…Inclusion criteria were epidemiological studies on AMR in the main food-transmitted bacteria, Salmonella spp., Campylobacter spp., Escherichia coli and Enterococcus spp., and mastitis-causing bacteria, isolated from swine, chicken, dairy and beef cattle from Argentina. …”
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Development of a PCR assay for identification of Neobalantidium coli (Pomajbíková et al., 2013) in Argentina by Lopez Arias, Ludmila Sol, Guillemi, Eliana Carolina, Bordoni, Noemí, Farber, Marisa Diana, Garbossa, Graciela

“…At present there are no epidemiological data on balantidiosis in Argentina, except for isolated reports. …”
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Sarcoptic mange in a guanaco (Lama guanicoe) of northwestern Argentina : Clinical, histopathological and molecular studies by Sosa, Fabiana Evangelina, Anello, Melina, Ferreyra, Hebe del Valle, Medina Vallejo, Diego M., Micheloud, Juan Francisco, Borsetti, Hugo M., Hernández, Nancy, Florin-Christensen, Monica, Romero, Sandra Raquel

“…The case highlights an uncertain scenario regarding the health situation of the guanaco population in this region, which is small, fragmented, and locally categorized as endangered. Epidemiological surveillance programs for guanacos and further research on the impact of sarcoptic mange on the conservation of this species are needed.…”
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Molecular analysis of Sarcoptes scabiei infecting wild and domestic South American camelids in Argentina by Anello, Melina, Sosa, Fabiana Evangelina, Ferreyra, Hebe del Valle, Lobo Allende, Rebeca, Mastromatey, Mariana, Uhart, Marcela M., Romero, Sandra Raquel, Florin-Christensen, Monica, Moroni, Barbara, Molinar, Anna Rita, Rossi, Luca, Di Rocco, Florencia

“…This study investigated mite diversity in SAC in Argentina and assessed relationships between known outbreak areas. Distinct epidemiologic scenarios were explored: the San Juan-La Rioja region, where a mange outbreak decimated wild SAC populations, and the Puna region of Jujuy, where domestic and wild SAC coexist and infections often occur. …”
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Equine infectious anemia virus worldwide prevalence : A 24-year retrospective review of a global equine health concern with far-reaching implications by Thieulent, Côme J., Carossino, Mariano, Reis, Jenner K.P.D., Vissani, Maria Aldana, Barrandeguy, Maria Edith, Valle-Casuso, José-Carlos, Balasuriya, Udeni B.R.

“…EIAV has a low presence in the Middle East, while the scarcity of epidemiological studies in Africa and Oceania complicates the estimation of EIAV prevalence in these regions. …”
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Recombinant veterinary vaccines against rabies : state of art and perspectives by Del Medico Zajac, Maria Paula, Garanzini, Debora Patricia, Perez, Oscar, Calamante, Gabriela

“…In this context, the best strategy to control zoonotic pathogens (transmitted by domestic or wild animals to humans and vice versa) is vaccination of the animal source, together with an adequate epidemiological surveillance program. Rabies is a zoonotic disease that affects humans, wildlife, companion animals, and livestock. …”
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In vivo short-term exposure to residual oil fly ash impairs pulmonary innate immune response against environmental mycobacterium infection by Delfosse, Veronica Cecilia, Tasat, Deborah Ruth, Gioffre, Andrea

“…Epidemiological studies have shown that pollution derived from industrial and vehicular transportation induces adverse health effects causing broad ambient respiratory diseases. …”
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Clade 8 and clade 6 strains of Escherichia coli O157:H7 from cattle in Argentina have Hypervirulent-Like phenotypes by Amigo, Natalia, Mercado, Elsa Cristina, Bentancor, Adriana Beatriz, Singh, Pallavi, Vilte, Daniel Alejandro, Gerhardt, Elizabeth, Zotta, Elsa, Ibarra, Cristina Adriana, Manning, Shannon D., Larzabal, Mariano, Cataldi, Angel Adrian

“…Cattle are a major reservoir and source of infection with E. coli O157:H7. To date, the epidemiological factors that contribute to its prevalence are poorly understood. …”
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First report of spot lesion of wheat caused by Pyrenophora teres f. sp maculata observed in Argentina by Perello, Analia Edith, Couretot, Lucrecia Alejandra, Curti, Analía, Uranga, Juan Pablo, Consolo, Verónica Fabiana

“…This finding is of great importance from the epidemiological point of view of the biodiversity of the fungus and also to contribute with the future management of the disease.…”
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Development of a Highly Sensitive Nested-PCR Procedure Using a Single Closed Tube for Detection of Erwinia amylovora in Asymptomatic Plant Material by Llop, Pablo, Bonaterra, Anna, Penyalver, Javier, López, María M.

“…This method is proposed for the detection of endophytic and epiphytic populations of E. amylovora in epidemiological studies and for routine use in quarantine surveys, due to its high sensitivity, specificity, speed, and simplicity.…”
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Utsöndring av klamydia från kliniskt friska katter by Krook, Linnéa

“…Furthermore, to investigate possible epidemiological factors connected with asymptomatic cats infected with chlamydia and to see if there were any indications that chlamydiosis can cause reproductive problems, the owners of the cats were asked questions regarding this. …”

Seroepidemiology of Peste des Petits Ruminants in central Tanzania alongside an evaluation of filter paper as transport medium by Roos, Nils

“…The evaluation is performed alongside an epidemiologic screening of PPR antibodies in domestic small ruminants with and without wildlife contact in the Morogoro region, central Tanzania. …”
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Nutrition transition in Zambia: Changing food supply, food prices, household consumption, diet and nutrition outcomes by Harris, J., Chisanga, B., Drimie, S., Kennedy, G.

“…The nutrition transition literature has generally drawn on epidemiologic and demographic changes to make its argument, because in many cases broader data are not available on the drivers of nutrition change. …”
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High prevalence of Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae infection among abattoir workers in Kamuli District, Eastern Uganda by Musewa, A., Roesel, Kristina, Nakanjako, D., Kawoya, I., Ssenyonga, R., Nangendo, J., Sam, A., Erume, J., Grace, Delia

“…Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional community-based epidemiological study using quantitative methods of data collection. …”
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A qualitative assessment of the context and enabling environment for the control of Taenia solium infections in endemic settings by Ngwili, Nicholas, Johnson, Nancy, Wahome, R., Githigia, S., Roesel, Kristina, Thomas, Lian F.

“…The identified contextual factors included epidemiological, socioeconomic, cultural, geographical and environmental, service and organizational, historical and financial factors. …”
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Diagnostic challenges of brucellosis in humans and livestock in Tanzania: A thematic review by Mengele, I.J., Shirima, G.M., Bronsvoort, B.M., Hernandez-Castro, L.E., Cook, Elizabeth A.J.

“…Four main areas were identified that cause underreporting of brucellosis and hinder brucellosis diagnosis: (1) inadequate knowledge of brucellosis among stakeholders in the livestock value chain, (2) limited diagnostic capacity for brucellosis due to unawareness of diagnostic tests and lack of epidemiological background of brucellosis among human and livestock health service workers (3) challenges associated with diagnostic tests, which include unreliable availability of diagnostic tests and unskilled workers, and (4) the uneven distribution of brucellosis surveillance studies in the country. …”
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