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Validation of Core and Whole-Genome Multi-Locus Sequence Typing Schemes for Shiga-Toxin-Producing E. coli (STEC) Outbreak Detection in a National Surveillance Network, PulseNet 2.0, USA

Microorganisms
Shiga-toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) is a leading causing of bacterial foodborne and zoonotic illnesses in the USA. Whole-genome sequencing (WGS) is a powerful tool used in public health and microbiology for the detection, surveillance, and outbreak ...
Molly M. Leeper, Morgan N. Schroeder, Taylor Griswold, Mohit Thakur, Krittika Krishnan, Lee S. Katz, Kelley B. Hise, Grant M. Williams, Steven G. Stroika, Sung B. Im, Rebecca L. Lindsey, Peyton A. Smith, Jasmine Huffman, Alyssa Kelley, Sara Cleland, Alan J. Collins, Shruti Gautam, Eishita Tyagi, Subin Park, João A. Carriço, Miguel P. Machado, Hannes Pouseele, Dolf Michielsen, Heather A. Carleton   +23 more
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High Frequency of Self-Diagnosis and Self-Treatment in a Nationally Representative Survey about Superficial Fungal Infections in Adults—United States, 2022

Journal of Fungi, 2022
Data about the prevalence, diagnosis, treatment, and public knowledge of superficial fungal infections in the United States are scarce. These infections are a growing concern given the emergence of antifungal drug resistance.
Kaitlin Benedict, Jeremy A. W. Gold, Karen Wu, Shari R. Lipner   +3 more
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Agritourism and Kidding Season: A Large Outbreak of Human Shiga Toxin-Producing Escherichia coli O157 (STEC O157) Infections Linked to a Goat Dairy Farm—Connecticut, 2016

Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 2021
The objective of this study was to determine sources of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli O157 (STEC O157) infection among visitors to Farm X and develop public health recommendations. A case-control study was conducted.
Megin C. Nichols, Paul Gacek, Quyen Phan, Kelly J. Gambino-Shirley, Lauren M. Gollarza, Lauren M. Gollarza, Morgan N. Schroeder, Alexandra Mercante, Jocelyn Mullins, Anna Blackstock, Mark E. Laughlin, Samantha M. Olson, Eugene Pizzo, Tu Ngoc Nguyen, Laurn Mank, Kimberly Holmes-Talbot, Alycia McNutt, Diane Noel, Anthony Muyombwe, Jafar H. Razeq, Mary Jane Lis, Bruce Sherman, Wayne Kasacek, Laura Whitlock, Nancy Strockbine, Haley Martin, Eshaw Vidyaprakash, Patrick McCormack, Matthew Cartter   +28 more
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Droplet Digital CRISPR for Nucleic Acid Detection

Advanced Science, EarlyView.
This review outlines recent advances in droplet digital CRISPR technology for nucleic acid detection, combining CRISPR specificity with droplet digital‐based absolute quantification. It summarizes core principles, amplification‐assisted and amplification‐free strategies, and representative DNA and RNA biomarker applications.
Yang Zhang, Roy S. K. Walker, Anwar Sunna, Tracie J. Barber, Ming Li   +4 more
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Perceptions, knowledge, and communication preferences about indoor mold and its health implications among persons affected by Hurricane Harvey: a focus group analysis

BMC Public Health, 2022
Background Among people affected by Hurricane Harvey, we assessed experiences and perceptions (e.g., knowledge, attitudes, and practices) regarding mold and its impact on health and elicited participants’ opinions about how to improve public health ...
Pooja Gandhi, LaQuita Malone, Samantha Williams, Callie Hall, Kirstin Short, Kaitlin Benedict, Mitsuru Toda   +6 more
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Antimicrobial susceptibility testing and successful treatment of hospitalised patients with extensively drug-resistant Campylobacter jejuni infections linked to a pet store puppy outbreak

Journal of Global Antimicrobial Resistance, 2021
Objectives: Most patients with Campylobacter infection do not require antibiotics; however, they are indicated in severe cases. Clinical breakpoints for many antibiotics are not yet established by the CLSI, making antibiotic selection for resistant ...
Dheeraj Goyal, Louise K. Francois Watkins, Martha P. Montgomery, Sonya M. Bodeis Jones, Hayat Caidi, Cindy R. Friedman   +5 more
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Nanozymes Integrated Biochips Toward Smart Detection System

Advanced Science, EarlyView.
This review systematically outlines the integration of nanozymes, biochips, and artificial intelligence (AI) for intelligent biosensing. It details how their convergence enhances signal amplification, enables portable detection, and improves data interpretation.
Dongyu Chen, Wang Zheng, Zhihui Zhang, Shenping Yu, Xinxin Hang, Han Wu, Xiao‐Wei Xiang, Wei Mu, Yanli Jiao, Zaizai Dong, Lingqian Chang   +10 more
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Assessing Haitian Consumers' Willingness to Pay a Premium for Aflatoxin‐Compliant Peanut Butter in the Informal Market

Agribusiness, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Market‐based solutions are increasingly tested to address aflatoxin issues in peanuts in developing countries. Although previous studies have found that Haitian grocery store shoppers are willing to pay a 21% premium for peanut butter with levels of aflatoxin that meet international standards, no information is available for the much larger ...
Phendy Jacques, Stevens Azima, Maurice Doyon   +2 more
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Fecal indicators and antibiotic resistance genes exhibit diurnal trends in the Chattahoochee River: Implications for water quality monitoring

Frontiers in Microbiology, 2022
Water bodies that serve as sources of drinking or recreational water are routinely monitored for fecal indicator bacteria (FIB) by state and local agencies.
Karena. H. Nguyen, Shanon Smith, Alexis Roundtree, Dorian J. Feistel, Amy E. Kirby, Karen Levy, Karen Levy, Mia Catharine Mattioli, Mia Catharine Mattioli   +8 more
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New approaches to treating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with Colla corii asini

Animal Models and Experimental Medicine, EarlyView.
Colla corii asini improves chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) treatment through anti‐inflammatory, antioxidant, immune‐modulatory, and lung‐nourishing effects, addressing current therapeutic challenges via multitarget mechanisms. Abstract Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is one of the leading causes of death and disability ...
Wenchao Zhang, Siman Sun, Xiaoyu Fan, Jiuming He, Qing Li, Hongtao Jin   +5 more
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