Sporotrichosis Cluster in Domestic Cats and Veterinary Technician, Kansas, USA, 2022
We describe a feline sporotrichosis cluster and zoonotic transmission between one of the affected cats and a technician at a veterinary clinic in Kansas, USA. Increased awareness of sporotrichosis and the potential for zoonotic transmission could help veterinary professionals manage feline cases and take precautions to prevent human acquisition.PMID:38666748 | DOI:10.3201/eid3005.231563 (Source: Emerging Infectious Diseases)
Source: Emerging Infectious Diseases - April 26, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Ian Hennessee Erin Barber Erin Petro Stephanie Lindemann Bryan Buss Amanda Santos Lalitha Gade Shawn R Lockhart D Joseph Sexton Tom Chiller Mitsuru Toda Source Type: research
Seasonal Patterns of Mpox Index Cases, Africa, 1970-2021
Emerg Infect Dis. 2024 May;30(5):1017-1021. doi: 10.3201/eid3005.230293.ABSTRACTAcross 133 confirmed mpox zoonotic index cases reported during 1970-2021 in Africa, cases occurred year-round near the equator, where climate is consistent. However, in tropical regions of the northern hemisphere under a dry/wet season cycle, cases occurred seasonally. Our findings further support the seasonality of mpox zoonotic transmission risk.PMID:38666645 | DOI:10.3201/eid3005.230293 (Source: Emerging Infectious Diseases)
Source: Emerging Infectious Diseases - April 26, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Camille Besombes Festus Mbrenga Ella Gonofio Christian Malaka Cedric-Stephane Bationo Jean Gaudart Manon Curaudeau Alexandre Hassanin Antoine Gessain Romain Duda Tamara Giles Vernick Arnaud Fontanet Emmanuel Nakoun é Jordi Landier Source Type: research
Development and evaluation of a multiplex real-time RT-PCR assay for simultaneous detection of H5, H7, and H9 subtype avian influenza viruses
In this study, the multiplex H5/7/9 rRT-PCR assay was developed with sets of primers and probe updated or newly designed to simultaneously detect the H5, H7 and H9 genes. Multiplex H5/7/9 rRT-PCR showed 100% specificity without cross-reactivity with other subtypes of AIVs and avian disease-causing viruses or bacteria, and the limit of detection was 1 to 10 EID50/0.1ml (50% egg infectious dose). Artificial mixed infections with the three different subtypes could be detected accurately with high analytical sensitivity even under highly biased relative molecular ratios by balancing the reactivities of each subtype by modifyin...
Source: Journal of Virological Methods - April 26, 2024 Category: Virology Authors: Se-Hee An Na-Yeong Kim Gyeong-Beom Heo Yong-Myung Kang Youn-Jeong Lee Kwang-Nyeong Lee Source Type: research
Susceptibility of solid organ transplant recipients to viral pathogens with zoonotic potential: A mini-review
Braz J Infect Dis. 2024 Apr 23:103742. doi: 10.1016/j.bjid.2024.103742. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTA substantial number of zoonotic diseases are caused by viral pathogens, representing a significant menace to public health, particularly to susceptible populations, such as pregnant women, the elderly, and immunocompromised individuals. Individuals who have undergone solid organ transplantation frequently experience immunosuppression, to prevent organ rejection and, thus more prone to opportunistic infections. Furthermore, the reactivation of dormant viruses can threaten transplant recipients and organ viability. This min...
Source: Braz J Infect Dis - April 26, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Karine C Bezerra Carlos Meton A G Vieira Edmilson F de Oliveira-Filho Christian Robson S Reis Reinaldo B Ori á Source Type: research
Sporotrichosis Cluster in Domestic Cats and Veterinary Technician, Kansas, USA, 2022
We describe a feline sporotrichosis cluster and zoonotic transmission between one of the affected cats and a technician at a veterinary clinic in Kansas, USA. Increased awareness of sporotrichosis and the potential for zoonotic transmission could help veterinary professionals manage feline cases and take precautions to prevent human acquisition.PMID:38666748 | DOI:10.3201/eid3005.231563 (Source: Emerging Infectious Diseases)
Source: Emerging Infectious Diseases - April 26, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Ian Hennessee Erin Barber Erin Petro Stephanie Lindemann Bryan Buss Amanda Santos Lalitha Gade Shawn R Lockhart D Joseph Sexton Tom Chiller Mitsuru Toda Source Type: research
Seasonal Patterns of Mpox Index Cases, Africa, 1970-2021
Emerg Infect Dis. 2024 May;30(5):1017-1021. doi: 10.3201/eid3005.230293.ABSTRACTAcross 133 confirmed mpox zoonotic index cases reported during 1970-2021 in Africa, cases occurred year-round near the equator, where climate is consistent. However, in tropical regions of the northern hemisphere under a dry/wet season cycle, cases occurred seasonally. Our findings further support the seasonality of mpox zoonotic transmission risk.PMID:38666645 | DOI:10.3201/eid3005.230293 (Source: Emerging Infectious Diseases)
Source: Emerging Infectious Diseases - April 26, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Camille Besombes Festus Mbrenga Ella Gonofio Christian Malaka Cedric-Stephane Bationo Jean Gaudart Manon Curaudeau Alexandre Hassanin Antoine Gessain Romain Duda Tamara Giles Vernick Arnaud Fontanet Emmanuel Nakoun é Jordi Landier Source Type: research
Development and evaluation of a multiplex real-time RT-PCR assay for simultaneous detection of H5, H7, and H9 subtype avian influenza viruses
In this study, the multiplex H5/7/9 rRT-PCR assay was developed with sets of primers and probe updated or newly designed to simultaneously detect the H5, H7 and H9 genes. Multiplex H5/7/9 rRT-PCR showed 100% specificity without cross-reactivity with other subtypes of AIVs and avian disease-causing viruses or bacteria, and the limit of detection was 1 to 10 EID50/0.1ml (50% egg infectious dose). Artificial mixed infections with the three different subtypes could be detected accurately with high analytical sensitivity even under highly biased relative molecular ratios by balancing the reactivities of each subtype by modifyin...
Source: Journal of Virological Methods - April 26, 2024 Category: Virology Authors: Se-Hee An Na-Yeong Kim Gyeong-Beom Heo Yong-Myung Kang Youn-Jeong Lee Kwang-Nyeong Lee Source Type: research
Susceptibility of solid organ transplant recipients to viral pathogens with zoonotic potential: A mini-review
Braz J Infect Dis. 2024 Apr 23:103742. doi: 10.1016/j.bjid.2024.103742. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTA substantial number of zoonotic diseases are caused by viral pathogens, representing a significant menace to public health, particularly to susceptible populations, such as pregnant women, the elderly, and immunocompromised individuals. Individuals who have undergone solid organ transplantation frequently experience immunosuppression, to prevent organ rejection and, thus more prone to opportunistic infections. Furthermore, the reactivation of dormant viruses can threaten transplant recipients and organ viability. This min...
Source: Braz J Infect Dis - April 26, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Karine C Bezerra Carlos Meton A G Vieira Edmilson F de Oliveira-Filho Christian Robson S Reis Reinaldo B Ori á Source Type: research
