A5085490392- Legionella and Acanthamoeba research
- Disaster Response and Management
- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk
- Vibrio bacteria research studies
- Water Treatment and Disinfection
- Esophageal and GI Pathology
- Parasitic Infections and Diagnostics
- Syphilis Diagnosis and Treatment
- Sex work and related issues
- Pleural and Pulmonary Diseases
- Hepatitis Viruses Studies and Epidemiology
- Emergency and Acute Care Studies
- Trauma Management and Diagnosis
- Mechanical Circulatory Support Devices
- Clinical Nutrition and Gastroenterology
- Gastroesophageal reflux and treatments
- COVID-19 epidemiological studies
- Trauma and Emergency Care Studies
- Viral Infections and Outbreaks Research
- Esophageal Cancer Research and Treatment
- Indoor Air Quality and Microbial Exposure
- Traumatic Ocular and Foreign Body Injuries
- Diet and metabolism studies
- Nosocomial Infections in ICU
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
2014-2024
National Center for HIV/AIDS Viral Hepatitis STD and TB Prevention
2016-2024
AID Atlanta
2022
Center for Surveillance, Epidemiology, and Laboratory Services
2022
Dermatology Specialists
2022
Epidemic Intelligence Service
2015-2021
The Centers
2021
National Patient Safety Foundation
2020
Vanderbilt University
2019
National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases
2016-2019
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Provision of safe water in the United States is vital to protecting public health (1). Public agencies U.S. states and territories* report information on waterborne disease outbreaks CDC through National Outbreak Reporting System (NORS) (https://www.cdc.gov/healthywater/surveillance/index.html). During 2013-2014, 42 drinking water-associated† were reported, accounting for at least 1,006 cases illness, 124 hospitalizations, 13 deaths. Legionella was associated with 57% these all Sixty-nine...
Congregate work and residential locations are at increased risk for infectious disease transmission including respiratory illness outbreaks. SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19), is primarily spread person to through droplets. Nationwide, meat poultry processing industry, an essential component of U.S. food infrastructure, employs approximately 500,000 persons, many whom in proximity other workers (1). Because reports initial cases COVID-19, some facilities, states...
In December 2019, a cluster of cases pneumonia emerged in Wuhan City central China's Hubei Province. Genetic sequencing isolates obtained from patients with identified novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) as the etiology (1). As February 4, 2020, approximately 20,000 confirmed had been China and an additional 159 23 other countries, including 11 United States (2,3). On January 17, CDC U.S. Department Homeland Security's Customs Border Protection began health screenings at airports to identify ill...
The number of reported cases Legionnaires' disease, a severe pneumonia caused by the bacterium Legionella, is increasing in United States. During 2000-2014, rate legionellosis increased from 0.42 to 1.62 per 100,000 persons; 4% were outbreak-associated. Legionella transmitted through aerosolization contaminated water. A new industry standard for prevention growth and transmission water systems buildings was published 2015. CDC investigated outbreaks disease identify gaps building system...
Outbreaks associated with exposure to treated recreational water can be caused by pathogens or chemicals in venues such as pools, hot tubs/spas, and interactive play (i.e., playgrounds). During 2000-2014, public health officials from 46 states Puerto Rico reported 493 outbreaks water. These resulted at least 27,219 cases eight deaths. Among the 363 a confirmed infectious etiology, 212 (58%) were Cryptosporidium (which causes predominantly gastrointestinal illness), 57 (16%) Legionella...
Background: Legionnaires' disease, a severe pneumonia, is typically acquired through inhalation of aerosolized water containing Legionella bacteria.Legionella can grow in the complex systems buildings, including health care facilities.Effective management programs could prevent growth building systems.Methods: Using national surveillance data, disease cases were characterized from 21 jurisdictions (20 U.S. states and one large metropolitan area) that reported exposure information for ≥90%...
Waterborne disease outbreaks in the United States are associated with a wide variety of water exposures and reported annually to CDC on voluntary basis by state territorial health departments through National Outbreak Reporting System (NORS). A majority arise from exposure drinking (1) or recreational (2), whereas others caused an environmental undetermined water. During 2013-2014, 15 12 were reported, resulting at least 289 cases illness, 108 hospitalizations, 17 deaths. Legionella was...
Hepatitis A is a vaccine-preventable disease typically acquired through fecal-oral transmission. virus (HAV) infection rates in the United States declined approximately 97% during 1995-2015 after introduction and widespread pediatric use of hepatitis vaccines (1). Since 2016, outbreaks have been reported 37 states, involving 44,650 cases, 27,250 hospitalizations, 415 deaths as September 23, 2022 (2). report describing early four states 2017 noted that most infections occurred among persons...
Rotavirus gastroenteritis is the leading cause of diarrheal disease mortality among children under five, resulting in 450,000 to 700,000 deaths each year, and another 2 million hospitalizations, mostly developing world. Nearly every child world infected with rotavirus at least once before they are five years old. Vaccines prevent or minimize its severity now becoming available, have already been introduced into public vaccine programs several Latin American countries. The World Health...
Mineworkers are considered a population at risk for HIV due to behaviors associated with migratory work patterns. This was the first study in Mozambique determine prevalence of and demographic behaviors, assess use access prevention healthcare services among Mozambicans working South African mines. Men who had worked mine past 12 months were recruited between February May 2012 using time location sampling (TLS) Ressano Garcia border Africa. Demographic behavioral data collected through...
Abstract Background Campylobacter is the leading cause of enteric bacterial infections in United States, causing an estimated 1.5 million illnesses annually. Antimicrobial therapy can reduce duration illness and limit complications; macrolides fluoroquinolones are typically recommended as first- second-line treatment, respectively. The Centers for Disease Control Prevention (CDC) investigates emerging resistance strains to identify potential sources collaborate on approaches its spread....
In 2011, 62% of estimated new HIV diagnoses in the United States were attributed to male-to-male sexual contact (men who have sex with men, MSM); 39% these MSM black or African American. testing, recommended at least annually by CDC for sexually active MSM, is an essential first step care and treatment HIV-positive individuals. A variety testing initiatives, designed reach populations disproportionately affected HIV, been developed both national local levels. We assessed changes behavior...
Background: The number of reported cases Legionnaires' disease, a severe pneumonia caused by the bacterium Legionella, is increasing in United States. During 2000–2014, rate legionellosis increased from 0.42 to 1.62 per 100 000 persons; 4% were outbreak-associated. Legionella transmitted through aerosolization contaminated water. A new industry standard for prevention growth and transmission water systems buildings was published 2015. CDC investigated outbreaks disease identify gaps building...
The current research explored two new social movement networks in the United States order to demonstrate impact of narrative capacity on "shape" an activist network. In particular, we found that activists a network demonstrated efficient described hub organization positive terms, while poor held mixed perceptions about hub. Some second organization, others negative perceptions. observations from these sites led us conceptualize activists' differing their respective organizations as...
Abstract Background The importance of optimizing communication between clinicians and individuals families living with cystic fibrosis (CF) about daily care, adherence, related psychosocial concerns is well documented. purpose this study was to gain an understanding interpersonal experiences preferences among CF as they engage the clinical team. also aimed reveal opportunities for enhancing future practices. Methods Five U.S. care centers participated in following activities: (a) On‐site...
Abstract Background Data on behavioral correlates of mental illness among young people who inject drugs (PWID) are limited. We examine injection risks and healthcare use PWID with probable serious (PSMI). Methods People were recruited interviewed in 20 US cities for 2015 National HIV Behavioral Surveillance. Probable was assessed using the Kessler-6 screening scale. Bivariate analyses log-linked Poisson regression generalized estimating equations adjusted design covariates conducted to...
Response TeamCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a viral respiratory illness caused by SARS-CoV-2.During January 21-July 25, 2020, in response to official requests for assistance with COVID-19 emergency public health activities, CDC deployed 208 teams assist 55 state, tribal, local, and territorial departments.CDC deployment data were analyzed summarize activities assisting departments identify implement measures contain SARS-CoV-2 transmission (1).Deployed assisted the investigation of...
Medical centers have a vested interest in improving patient experience through enhancing communication skills. The American Academy on Communication Healthcare has helped institutions across the country establish internal expertise delivering train-the-trainer programs. phases of program include preparing for implementation program, having participants undergo fundamental skills workshop and then understanding theoretical practical rationales underlying workshop, setting up practice sessions...