1996
Characterization of Oliveros virus, a new member of the Tacaribe complex (Arenaviridae: Arenavirus).
Mills J, Barrera Oro J, Bressler D, Childs J, Tesh R, Smith J, Enria D, Geisbert T, McKee K, Bowen M, Peters C, Jahrling P. Characterization of Oliveros virus, a new member of the Tacaribe complex (Arenaviridae: Arenavirus). American Journal Of Tropical Medicine And Hygiene 1996, 54: 399-404. PMID: 8615455, DOI: 10.4269/ajtmh.1996.54.399.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAnimalsAnimals, SucklingArenaviruses, New WorldArgentinaChlorocebus aethiopsCross ReactionsCytopathogenic Effect, ViralDisease ReservoirsElectrophoresis, Polyacrylamide GelFluorescent Antibody TechniqueHemorrhagic Fever, AmericanMiceMice, Inbred ICRMicroscopy, ElectronNeutralization TestsRodent DiseasesSigmodontinaeVero CellsViral ProteinsVirion
1995
Use of Bartonella Antigens for Serologic Diagnosis of Cat-scratch Disease at a National Referral Center
Dalton M, Robinson L, Cooper J, Regnery R, Olson J, Childs J. Use of Bartonella Antigens for Serologic Diagnosis of Cat-scratch Disease at a National Referral Center. JAMA Internal Medicine 1995, 155: 1670-1676. PMID: 7542443, DOI: 10.1001/archinte.1995.00430150164017.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCat-scratch diseaseIndirect fluorescent antibodySerum samplesB henselaeFluorescent antibodyNational referral centerStrict clinical definitionsUse of antigensReferral centerCat contactRegional adenopathyCat scratchClinical historyFourfold riseB quintanaBasis of causeClinical definitionClinical informationDiagnostic criteriaPatientsSerologic diagnosisDisease controlBartonella henselaeCat ageDiseaseEAR BIOPSY LOCATION INFLUENCES DETECTION OF BORRELIA BURGDORFERI BY PCR, BUT NOT BY CULTURE IN NATURALLY INFECTED PEROMYSCUS LEUCOPUS
Hofmeister E, Childs J. EAR BIOPSY LOCATION INFLUENCES DETECTION OF BORRELIA BURGDORFERI BY PCR, BUT NOT BY CULTURE IN NATURALLY INFECTED PEROMYSCUS LEUCOPUS. Journal Of Wildlife Diseases 1995, 31: 345-351. PMID: 8592355, DOI: 10.7589/0090-3558-31.3.345.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEar biopsy samplesPolymerase chain reactionBiopsy samplesBiopsy locationB. burgdorferiBorrelia burgdorferiInfected micePeripheral samplesIndividual miceInfection statusMore tissue samplesMiceTissue samplesHigh concordanceChain reactionOrgan cultureBurgdorferiGreater frequencyEar samplesWhite-footed miceEnzootic areaEarCentral sample
1994
Prevalence of infection with Junin virus in rodent populations in the epidemic area of Argentine hemorrhagic fever.
Mills J, Ellis B, Childs J, McKee K, Maiztegui J, Peters C, Ksiazek T, Jahrling P. Prevalence of infection with Junin virus in rodent populations in the epidemic area of Argentine hemorrhagic fever. American Journal Of Tropical Medicine And Hygiene 1994, 51: 554-62. PMID: 7985747, DOI: 10.4269/ajtmh.1994.51.554.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAge FactorsAnimalsAntibodies, ViralAntigens, ViralArgentinaArvicolinaeCarnivoraDisease ReservoirsEnzyme-Linked Immunosorbent AssayFemaleFluorescent Antibody TechniqueHemorrhagic Fever, AmericanJunin virusMaleMuridaePopulation DynamicsPrevalenceRodent DiseasesRodentiaSalivaSeroepidemiologic StudiesSex FactorsConceptsC. musculinusC. lauchaArgentine hemorrhagic feverCrop habitatsJunin virusBody mass classesGalictis cujaPredatory carnivoresHemorrhagic feverInfected speciesSmall mammalsMark-recapture gridsEpidemic areasPrincipal reservoir speciesBolomys obscurusHabitatsReservoir populationsRodent populationsCalomys musculinusSeropositive animalsIndirect fluorescent antibodySpeciesReservoir speciesPrevalence of infectionHorizontal transmissionEpidemiologic observations on infection with Rochalimaea species among cats living in Baltimore, Md.
Childs J, Rooney J, Cooper J, Olson J, Regnery R. Epidemiologic observations on infection with Rochalimaea species among cats living in Baltimore, Md. Journal Of The American Veterinary Medical Association 1994, 204: 1775-8. PMID: 8063598, DOI: 10.2460/javma.1994.204.11.1775.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPrevalence of seropositivityRochalimaea sppGroups of catsFeline immunodeficiency virusImmunodeficiency virusT gondiiRisk factorsEpidemiologic observationsR henselaeToxoplasma gondiiSeropositivityRochalimaea henselaeCat ageRochalimaea speciesWidespread infectionInfectionCatsGondiiPrevalenceHenselaeMechanical vectors
1989
Serologic evidence of hantaviral infections within small mammal communities of Baltimore, Maryland: spatial and temporal patterns and host range.
Korch G, Childs J, Glass G, Rossi C, LeDuc J. Serologic evidence of hantaviral infections within small mammal communities of Baltimore, Maryland: spatial and temporal patterns and host range. American Journal Of Tropical Medicine And Hygiene 1989, 41: 230-40. PMID: 2570533, DOI: 10.4269/ajtmh.1989.41.230.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1988
EVIDENCE OF HUMAN INFECTION WITH A RAT-ASSOCIATED HANTAVIRUS IN BALTIMORE, MARYLAND
CHILDS J, GLASS G, KORCH G, ARTHUR R, SHAH K, GLASSER D, ROSSI C, LEDUC J. EVIDENCE OF HUMAN INFECTION WITH A RAT-ASSOCIATED HANTAVIRUS IN BALTIMORE, MARYLAND. American Journal Of Epidemiology 1988, 127: 875-878. PMID: 3128102, DOI: 10.1093/oxfordjournals.aje.a114871.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultAgedAnimalsAntibodies, ViralBunyamwera virusBunyaviridaeBunyaviridae InfectionsEnzyme-Linked Immunosorbent AssayFemaleFluorescent Antibody TechniqueHumansMaleMarylandMiddle AgedRats
1986
Global survey of antibody to Hantaan-related viruses among peridomestic rodents.
LeDuc J, Smith G, Childs J, Pinheiro F, Maiztegui J, Niklasson B, Antoniades A, Robinson D, Khin M, Shortridge K. Global survey of antibody to Hantaan-related viruses among peridomestic rodents. Bulletin Of The World Health Organization 1986, 64: 139-44. PMID: 2425998, PMCID: PMC2490912.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAfricaAmericasAnimalsAntibodies, ViralAsiaAustraliaBunyaviridaeBunyaviridae InfectionsEuropeFluorescent Antibody TechniqueHumansMuridaeNeutralization TestsRatsConceptsHantaan-like virusNeutralization testHigher antibody prevalence ratesPlaque reduction neutralization testPrevalence of antibodiesReduction neutralization testAntibody prevalence ratesPrototype Hantaan virusHosts of hantavirusesSpecificity of antibodiesAntibody-positive rodentsPrevalence ratesRenal syndromeHaemorrhagic feverImmunofluorescent antibodyPositive seraHantaan virusPeridomestic rodentsSerological surveyRodent seraAntibodiesHantaanSerumCausative agentVirus
1985
Geographical distribution and age related prevalence of antibody to Hantaan-like virus in rat populations of Baltimore, Maryland, USA.
Childs J, Terry A, Leduc J, Korch G, Smith G. Geographical distribution and age related prevalence of antibody to Hantaan-like virus in rat populations of Baltimore, Maryland, USA. American Journal Of Tropical Medicine And Hygiene 1985, 34: 385-7. PMID: 3885776, DOI: 10.4269/ajtmh.1985.34.385.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAge FactorsAnimalsAntibodies, ViralBody WeightFemaleFluorescent Antibody TechniqueMaleMarylandNeutralization TestsRatsRNA VirusesRodent DiseasesSex FactorsVirus Diseases