A5056527709- Vector-borne infectious diseases
- Vector-Borne Animal Diseases
- Viral Infections and Vectors
- Infection Control and Ventilation
- Influenza Virus Research Studies
- Insect symbiosis and bacterial influences
- HIV Research and Treatment
- Historical Studies in Latin America
- Animal Disease Management and Epidemiology
- Viral gastroenteritis research and epidemiology
- Historical and Literary Analyses
- Cuban History and Society
- Maritime and Coastal Archaeology
- Archaeology and Natural History
- Animal Virus Infections Studies
- Latin American history and culture
- Respiratory viral infections research
- COVID-19 and healthcare impacts
- Infection Control in Healthcare
- Plant Virus Research Studies
- Urban Transport and Accessibility
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Noise Effects and Management
- Historical and Literary Studies
- Transgenic Plants and Applications
University of Georgia
2020-2025
National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases
2024
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
2024
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
2022
Chapman University
2021
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
2020
National Institutes of Health
2020
Louisiana State University Agricultural Center
2000
Clade 2.3.4.4b highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1) viruses have caused large outbreaks within populations on five continents, with concurrent spillover into a variety of mammalian species. Mutations associated adaptation been sporadically identified in isolates, and more frequently among isolates following infection. Reports human infection contact infected wildlife reported multiple highlighting the need for pandemic risk assessment these viruses. In this study, pathogenicity...
The 2023-24 U.S. influenza season was characterized by a predominance of A(H1N1)pdm09 virus circulation with co-circulation A(H3N2) and B/Victoria viruses. We estimated vaccine effectiveness (VE) in the United States against mild-to-moderate medically attended illness season. enrolled outpatients aged ≥8 months acute respiratory 7 states. Respiratory specimens were tested for type/subtype reverse-transcriptase polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR). Influenza VE test-negative design comparing...
The vaccine elicitation of broadly neutralizing antibodies against HIV-1 is a long-sought goal. We previously reported the amino-terminal eight residues HIV-1-fusion peptide (FP8) - when conjugated to carrier protein, keyhole limpet hemocyanin (KLH) be capable inducing responses in animal models. However, KLH multi-subunit particle derived from natural source, and its manufacture as clinical product remains challenge. Here we report preclinical development recombinant tetanus toxoid heavy...
The blacklegged tick (Ixodes scapularis (Journal of the Academy Natural Sciences Philadelphia, 1821, 2, 59)) is a vector Borrelia burgdorferi sensu stricto (s.s.) (International Journal Systematic Bacteriology, 1984, 34, 496), causative bacterial agent Lyme disease, part slow-moving epidemic borreliosis spreading across northern hemisphere. Well-known geographical differences in vectorial capacity these ticks are associated with genetic variation. Despite need for detailed information this...
Abstract Ticks are a major health threat to humans and other animals, through direct damage, toxicoses, transmission of pathogens. An estimated half million people treated annually in the United States for Lyme disease, disease caused by bite black-legged tick (Ixodes scapularis Say, 1821) infected with bacterial pathogen Borrelia burgdorferi. This species also transmits another 6 human-disease causing pathogens, which vaccines currently unavailable. While I. sexually dimorphic at adult life...
ABSTRACT Ticks are obligate blood-feeding parasites associated with a huge diversity of diseases globally. The hard tick Ixodes ricinus is the key vector Lyme borreliosis and tick-borne encephalitis in Western Eurasia. ticks have large repetitive genomes that not yet well characterized. Here we generate two high-quality I . genome assemblies, haploid sizes approximately 2.15 Gbp. We find transposable elements comprise at least 69% I. genomes, amongst highest proportions found animals. highly...
The Gulf Coast tick, Amblyomma maculatum, inhabits the Southeastern states of USA bordering Mexico, and other Central South American countries. More recently, its U.S. range has extended West to Arizona Northeast New York state Connecticut. It is a vector Rickettsia parkeri Hepatozoon americanum. This tick species become model study tick/Rickettsia interactions. To increase our knowledge basic biology A. maculatum we report here draft genome this an extensive functional classification...
Abstract Medical demands during the COVID-19 pandemic have triggered a grave shortage of medical-grade personal protective equipment (PPE), especially, N95 respirators. respirators are critical for protection medical providers and others when being exposed to individuals with infections caused by SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus. To address respirators, innovative methods needed decontaminate coronaviruses from allowing them be safely reused healthcare workers. For this research, we use commercial...
ABSTRACT Ticks are a major health threat to humans and other animals, through direct damage, toxicoses, transmission of pathogens. An estimated half million people treated annually in the United States America for Lyme disease, disease caused by bite black-legged tick ( Ixodes scapularis Say) infected with bacterial pathogen Borrelia burgdorferi . This species also transmits another six human-disease causing pathogens, which vaccines currently unavailable. While I sexually dimorphic at adult...
Determine the temporal and spatial characteristics of stairs versus elevator use in a university residence hall to inform future physical activity promotion efforts.All residents visitors for single, four-story dormitory building located on college campus Orange, CA.Smart mat systems capable detecting pedestrian traffic were placed front elevators each floor plus basement. Generalized additive mixed models (GAMMs) used compare stair usage at different times day floors.Stair varied much more...
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The blacklegged tick, Ixodes scapularis, is a vector of Borrelia burgdorferi sensu stricto (s.s.), the causative agent Lyme disease, part slow-moving epidemic borreliosis spreading across northern hemisphere. There are well-known geographic differences in vectorial capacity these ticks associated with genetic variation. Despite need for detailed information this disease system, previous phylogeographic studies have been restricted to relatively few populations or loci. Here we present most...