Review
Microbiology
Alison Simancas-Racines, Santiago Cadena-Ullauri, Patricia Guevara-Ramirez, Ana Karina Zambrano, Daniel Simancas-Racines
Summary: Avian influenza is a contagious disease that causes high avian mortality, leading to economic losses and increased costs for disease control. It is caused by an RNA virus and only Influenzavirus A can infect birds. The pathogenicity of avian influenza is based on the lethality, signs, and molecular characteristics of the virus. Low pathogenic avian influenza has a low mortality rate, while highly pathogenic avian influenza can cross barriers and damage all tissues with a high mortality rate. The zoonotic potential of avian influenza has made it a global public health concern.
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Veronica N. E. Malange, Gitte Hedermann, Ulrik Lausten-Thomsen, Steen Hoffmann, Marianne Voldstedlund, Anna J. M. Aabakke, Anna K. K. Eltvedt, Jorgen S. Jensen, Morten Breindahl, Lone Krebs, Michael Christiansen, Paula L. L. Hedley
Summary: In the past decade, there have been numerous infectious disease outbreaks worldwide, which have had significant effects on perinatal health, including increased risk of preterm delivery and the delivery of low birth weight or small for gestational age babies. Severe perinatal outcomes, such as perinatal and infant death, have also been observed in relation to various infectious diseases. It is important to monitor perinatal health and collect systematic data to understand the implications of these diseases for pregnant women and their unborn infants.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Infectious Diseases
William T. Harvey, Paolo Mulatti, Alice Fusaro, Francesca Scolamacchia, Bianca Zecchin, Isabella Monne, Stefano Marangon
Summary: This study investigated a significant epidemic of highly pathogenic avian influenza in Italy in 2016-17, analyzing genetic, spatiotemporal, and host data within a Bayesian phylogenetic framework. The research inferred potential wild bird-mediated transmission and demonstrated the skewed distribution of virus movements through spatiotemporal reconstructions.
TRANSBOUNDARY AND EMERGING DISEASES
(2021)
Review
Immunology
Lucas J. Kerstetter, Stephen Buckley, Carly M. Bliss, Lynda Coughlan
Summary: The ongoing threat to global health posed by infectious diseases, which have the potential for spillover from animal reservoirs, has increased in frequency due to changes in human behavior. Influenza A viruses present a pandemic threat and are a major concern for human health, with challenges in vaccine development. Non-replicating adenoviral vectors offer advantages for vaccine development against highly pathogenic avian influenza viruses, with exemplary safety and immunogenicity profiles.
FRONTIERS IN IMMUNOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Veterinary Sciences
Ghulam Abbas, Jia Yu, Guangxing Li
Summary: The growth of poultry farming has resulted in increased transmission of infectious diseases among birds, causing significant harm to the poultry industry. Some pathogens may also cause zoonotic diseases. Traditional antiviral treatments have limitations, leading to a focus on herbal drugs and the use of nanotechnology for disease control in poultry.
FRONTIERS IN VETERINARY SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Jessica Mateus-Anzola, Beatriz Martinez-Lopez, Ana Cecilia Espinosa-Garcia, Rafael Ojeda-Flores
Summary: This study provides an updated descriptive and phylogenetic analysis of AIVs isolated in water samples from high-risk sites for influenza outbreaks on a global scale. The results show 21 AIV subtypes reported in nine countries, with Asian countries reporting the most subtypes. Live bird markets are the main sampling site for AIV detection in water samples, while wild bird habitats have the highest subtype diversity.
TRANSBOUNDARY AND EMERGING DISEASES
(2022)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Debapriyo Chakraborty, Claire Guinat, Nicola F. Muller, Francois-Xavier Briand, Mathieu Andraud, Axelle Scoizec, Sophie Lebouquin, Eric Niqueux, Audrey Schmitz, Beatrice Grasland, Jean-Luc Guerin, Mathilde C. Paul, Timothee Vergne
Summary: This study analyzed the spatiotemporal dynamics of the highly pathogenic avian influenza epidemic in France in 2016-2017 and assessed the impact of control measures on viral spread. The results showed that large-scale culling of ducks significantly reduced viral spread between regions, while restrictions on duck transport within regions may not completely stop the viral spread.
TRANSBOUNDARY AND EMERGING DISEASES
(2022)
Review
Regional & Urban Planning
James Nguyen H. Spencer, David Marasco, Michelle Eichinger
Summary: Planners have not paid enough attention to managing the risk of emerging infectious diseases, specifically the transmission between animals and humans. Aggressive policies are needed to prevent future pandemics, and planning education should focus more on training for EIDs. Collaborative research teams can help understand the underlying risk factors of global pandemics.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN PLANNING ASSOCIATION
(2022)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Leo Loth, Long Thanh Pham, Mark Anthony Stevenson
Summary: The study revealed statistically significant spatio-temporal clustering of HPAI-H5N1 outbreaks in poultry in Vietnam, with frequent outbreaks in the southern region. Shortcomings in control measures led to difficulties in effectively controlling the outbreaks, highlighting the need for a better understanding of the relative impact of various control measures on spatio-temporal interactions in order to focus efforts on the most effective measures.
TRANSBOUNDARY AND EMERGING DISEASES
(2021)
Article
Ecology
Richard Matthew, Sosten Chiotha, James Orbinski, Byomkesh Talukder
Summary: There is a growing need to better understand the spaces where human-animal interactions occur, particularly in peri-urban areas, as they are highly susceptible to zoonotic disease transfer. Climate change is linked to the displacement of people and other species into peri-urban areas, increasing opportunities for zoonotic disease transfer. Additionally, peri-urban areas are vulnerable to climate impacts, creating conditions conducive to EID outbreaks.
LANDSCAPE AND URBAN PLANNING
(2022)
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Hillary A. Vanderven, Deborah N. Wentworth, Win Min Han, Heidi Peck, Ian G. Barr, Richard T. Davey Jr, John H. Beigel, Dominic E. Dwyer, Mamta K. Jain, Brian Angus, Christian T. Brandt, Analia Mykietiuk, Matthew G. Law, James D. Neaton, Stephen J. Kent, NSIGHT FLU-IVIG Study Grp
Summary: This study found that anti-influenza hyperimmune intravenous immunoglobulin (Flu-IVIG) had a positive effect on treating influenza, but only for influenza B and not for influenza A. The findings provide insights into the mechanisms of antibody response against influenza and can inform the development of improved influenza immunotherapies.
Article
Ecology
Claire S. Teitelbaum, Michael L. Casazza, Fiona McDuie, Susan E. W. De La Cruz, Cory T. Overton, Laurie A. Hall, Elliott L. Matchett, Joshua T. Ackerman, Jeffery D. Sullivan, Andrew M. Ramey, Diann J. Prosser
Summary: Understanding the relationship between infection and wildlife movement is crucial for predicting pathogen spread, especially for multispecies pathogens like avian influenza viruses. This study used telemetry data to investigate the impact of influenza infection on movement behavior in four species of North American waterfowl. The results show that the relationship between influenza infection and movement patterns varied among species.
Editorial Material
Biology
Arturo Barbachano-Guerrero, Daniel R. Perez, Sara L. Sawyer
Summary: The H3N2 canine influenza virus, originating from birds, is undergoing evolution to increase its transmissibility among dogs.
Article
Virology
Yuan Liang, Jesper Schak Krog, Pia Ryt-Hansen, Anders Gorm Pedersen, Lise Kirstine Kvisgaard, Elisabeth Holm, Pernille Dahl Nielsen, Anne Sofie Hammer, Jesper Johannes Madsen, Kasper Thorup, Lars Erik Larsen, Charlotte Kristiane Hjulsager
Summary: Beginning in late 2017, highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N6 viruses caused outbreaks in wild birds and poultry in several European countries. In Denmark, H5N6 viruses were detected in 43 wild birds found dead, with sequences closely related to contemporary HPAI H5N6 viruses in Europe, indicating multiple introductions. All viruses detected in the latter half of 2018 and 2019 grouped into the same cluster, suggesting viral maintenance in Denmark unnoticed during autumn 2018.
Article
Virology
Kareem E. Hassan, Ann Kathrin Ahrens, Ahmed Ali, Magdy F. El-Kady, Hafez M. Hafez, Thomas C. Mettenleiter, Martin Beer, Timm Harder
Summary: This article introduces a real-time RT-PCR method for comprehensive subtyping of hemagglutinin and neuraminidase subtypes of AIV by introducing a total of 24 arrayed RT-qPCR reactions. The technique not only allows for diagnosis of AIV infections but also includes detection of other viruses. The method demonstrates good inclusivity and exclusivity in validation runs and is suitable for influenza A virus in avian hosts.
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Melissa L. Finucane, Tuyen Nghiem, Sumeet Saksena, Lam Nguyen, Jefferson Fox, James H. Spencer, Trinh Dinh Thau
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Sumeet Saksena, Jefferson Fox, Michael Epprecht, Chinh C. Tran, Duong H. Nong, James H. Spencer, Lam Nguyen, Melissa L. Finucane, Vien D. Tran, Bruce A. Wilcox
Article
Ecology
James H. Spencer, Melissa L. Finucane, Jefferson M. Fox, Sumeet Saksena, Nargis Sultana
LANDSCAPE AND URBAN PLANNING
(2020)
Review
Regional & Urban Planning
James Nguyen H. Spencer, David Marasco, Michelle Eichinger
Summary: Planners have not paid enough attention to managing the risk of emerging infectious diseases, specifically the transmission between animals and humans. Aggressive policies are needed to prevent future pandemics, and planning education should focus more on training for EIDs. Collaborative research teams can help understand the underlying risk factors of global pandemics.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN PLANNING ASSOCIATION
(2022)
Article
Ecology
James Nguyen H. Spencer
Summary: This paper discusses the role of landscape planning and design in the context of emerging infectious diseases, highlighting the importance of a global urban ecosystem and revisiting the history of previous global pandemics to demonstrate the significance of a landscape planning perspective in interconnected human communities.
LANDSCAPE AND URBAN PLANNING
(2021)
Editorial Material
Ecology
James Nguyen H. Spencer
LANDSCAPE AND URBAN PLANNING
(2022)
Article
Development Studies
James H. Spencer
Summary: This paper examines the challenges of infrastructure development in urban areas and the relationship between Large Technical Systems and Small-Scale Providers. It proposes a comprehensive theory that describes the interoperability of hybrid infrastructure systems at the urban and spatial level. Graphs illustrating these proposed relationships can be empirically tested to enhance public investment and management of urban water supplies.
JOURNAL OF ECONOMIC POLICY REFORM
(2021)
Article
Urban Studies
Thanh Bao Nguyen, Erwin van der Krabben, James H. Spencer, Kien T. Truong
Article
Social Work
Katherine Irwin, Krysia Mossakowski, James H. Spencer, Karen N. Umemoto, Earl S. Hishinuma, Orlando Garcia-Santiago, Stephanie T. Nishimura, SooJean Choi-Misailidis
JOURNAL OF HUMAN BEHAVIOR IN THE SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT
(2017)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Melissa L. Finucane, Nghiem Tuyen, Sumeet Saksena, James H. Spencer, Jefferson M. Fox, Nguyen Lam, Trinh Dinh Thau, Tran Duc Vien, Nancy Davis Lewis
Article
Geography
Caitlin Kontgis, Annemarie Schneider, Jefferson Fox, Sumeet Saksena, James H. Spencer, Miguel Castrence
Article
Geography
S. Saksena, J. Fox, J. Spencer, M. Castrence, M. DiGregorio, M. Epprecht, N. Sultana, M. Finucane, L. Nguyen, T. D. Vien
Article
Demography
James H. Spencer, Petrice R. Flowers, Jungmin Seo
JOURNAL OF ETHNIC AND MIGRATION STUDIES
(2012)
Article
Environmental Studies
James H. (Jim) Spencer, Craig Guzinsky
ENVIRONMENT AND PLANNING A
(2010)