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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Kyoung Mi Kim, Eun Suk Cho, Seong Bae Ahn, Eun Ok Kang, Jong-Myon Bae
Summary: An outbreak of vomiting and food poisoning symptoms occurred in a kindergarten in Jeju Province on September 6, 2021. The investigation revealed that the outbreak was caused by various strains of Bacillus cereus from the environment.
EPIDEMIOLOGY AND HEALTH
(2023)
Review
Allergy
Beatriz Cabanillas, Giuseppe Murdaca, Amir Guemari, Maria Jose Torres, Ahmet Kursat Azkur, Emel Aksoy, Joana Vitte, Leticia de las Vecillas, Mattia Giovannini, Ruben Fernandez-Santamaria, Riccardo Castagnoli, Andrea Orsi, Rosa Amato, Irene Giberti, Alba Catala, Dominika Ambrozej, Bianca Schaub, Gerdien A. A. Tramper-Stranders, Natalija Novak, Kari C. C. Nadeau, Ioana Agache, Mubeccel Akdis, Cezmi A. A. Akdis
Summary: The current monkeypox disease outbreak is a new and significant threat to society, with over 55,000 confirmed cases in 103 countries. It is the largest and most serious outbreak since the initial diagnosis in 1970. While monkeypox is usually self-limiting, severe clinical manifestations and complications have been observed, particularly in vulnerable populations. The extensive spread of the current outbreak raises important questions that require investigation to better understand and prevent such threats in the future. A review addressing 50 questions about monkeypox virus and the current outbreak aims to provide up-to-date scientific information and explore the potential causes and consequences of this public health emergency.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Dandan Tao, Dongyu Zhang, Ruofan Hu, Elke Rundensteiner, Hao Feng
Summary: Diseases caused by food consumption are a significant public health concern, and data mining approaches can reveal hidden patterns between key attributes in historical foodborne outbreaks, providing insights for predicting sources of contamination and outbreak origins.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Erin Jenkins, Ifueko Gardenhire, Brooke M. Whitney, Krystalyn B. Martin, Colin Schwensohn, Laura Gieraltowski, Molly M. Leeper, Vivien McCurdy, Monica McClure, Allison Wellman, Arthur Pightling, Michelle Smith, Angela Swinford, Lisa Hainstock, Alvin J. Crosby, Michael C. Bazaco, Stelios Viazis
Summary: In 2020, there was an outbreak of Salmonella Newport infections in the United States linked to melons from southwest Indiana, resulting in 80 ill persons and 18 hospitalizations reported across 15 states. The investigation was unable to determine whether the vehicle for the infections was cantaloupe alone or both cantaloupe and watermelons. This outbreak highlights the need for further efforts to identify the source and extent of environmental contamination in the melon growing region and promote farm practices to reduce pathogen contamination of melons.
Editorial Material
Veterinary Sciences
S. Almeria, L. Robertson, M. Santin
Summary: This article discusses the global burden of waterborne and foodborne parasitic diseases, highlighting the challenges of identifying parasites in the environment and their often overlooked role as etiological agents. It also covers aspects such as transmission in food and water, clinical information, and future research needs for improving control of transmission through food or water.
RESEARCH IN VETERINARY SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Frederico Alves, Karin Artursson, Juliette Bloch, Anne Brisabois, Hein Imberechts, Pikka Jokelainen, Roberto La Ragione, Mats Lindblad, Rebecca Litzell Forss, Denise A. Marston, Omid Parvizi, Lena Tuominen, Anna Omazic
Summary: The awareness of the need for an integrated One Health approach in responding to zoonoses has increased, but practical cross-sector collaborations are still lacking. Foodborne outbreaks of zoonotic diseases continue to affect Europe, highlighting the need for better prevention, detection, and response strategies. Response exercises are essential for improving crisis management plans and testing intervention methodologies.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Immunology
Michael B. Batz, LaTonia C. Richardson, Michael C. Bazaco, Cary Chen Parker, Stuart J. Chirtel, Dana Cole, Neal J. Golden, Patricia M. Griffin, Weidong Gu, Susan K. Schmitt, Beverly J. Wolpert, Joanna S. Zablotsky Kufel, R. Michael Hoekstra
Summary: A method was used to attribute US foodborne illnesses to specific food categories, with findings showing that Salmonella illnesses are mainly linked to seeded vegetables, eggs, and meats; E. coli O157 to beef and vegetables; L. monocytogenes to fruits and dairy; and Campylobacter to dairy and chicken. Further adjustments are recommended before using Campylobacter attribution estimates.
EMERGING INFECTIOUS DISEASES
(2021)
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Jun Saeki, Aki Tanaka
Summary: A study in Japan found that walking along a riverbed and exposure to Leptospira interrogans serovar Australis were associated with an outbreak of canine leptospirosis. The lack of a canine vaccine for this specific serovar highlights the need for further research on developing vaccines to prevent local outbreaks. Leptospirosis is an important infectious disease of dogs and is also zoonotic.
FRONTIERS IN VETERINARY SCIENCE
(2021)
Review
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Huifang Bai, Bin Tang, Weidong Qiao, Xiaoxia Wu, Mingyuan Liu, Xuelin Wang
Summary: This study conducted a meta-analysis to assess the prevalence of Trichinella spiralis in domestic pigs in China. The results indicated that T. spiralis was still prevalent in some areas in China, with the highest prevalence region being Guangxi. The study highlights the importance of implementing effective control programs to reduce economic losses and T. spiralis infection in domestic pigs in China.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Age Karssin, Liidia Hakkinen, Annika Vilem, Pikka Jokelainen, Brian Lassen
Summary: This study summarizes the findings of Trichinella parasites in selected host species in Estonia over an 8-year period. The results indicate a high infection pressure in wild animals, highlighting the continuous risk of transmission to domestic cycles and humans.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
C. Besombes, F. Mbrenga, C. Malaka, E. Gonofio, L. Schaeffer, X. Konamna, B. Selekon, J. Namsenei-Dankpea, C. Gildas Lemon, J. Landier, C. von Platen, A. Gessain, J. C. Manuguerra, A. Fontanet, E. Nakoune
Summary: The global spread of human monkeypox virus is ongoing, and more information is needed about its characteristics in endemic countries. A recent outbreak in Central African Republic (CAR) involved a hunter who fell ill after coming into contact with a non-human primate at the border of a forest and savannah. The investigation revealed multiple waves of transmission, resulting in a high secondary attack rate, complications, and one fatality. This outbreak emphasizes the severity of the disease and the urgent need for control measures to prevent further spread.
Article
Microbiology
Tamar Gvaladze, Hansjoerg Lehnherr, Julia Grosse-Kleimann, Stefan Hertwig
Summary: Salmonella is an important pathogen and the second most common cause of bacterial foodborne infections worldwide. Using bacteriophages shows promise in reducing the presence of Salmonella, especially at low temperatures.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Patrizio Lorusso, Elisabetta Bonerba, Annamaria Pandiscia, Anna Mottola, Angela Di Pinto, Roberta Piredda, Valentina Terio
Summary: This study aimed to assess the occurrence and genetic variability of HEV in wild boars. It found a prevalence of 26.7% in wild boar liver samples, all identified as HEV-3c subtype. Further research is needed to investigate virus viability and its link to human seroprevalence.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FOOD MICROBIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Stephanie Watier-Grillot, Sebastien Larreche, Christelle Mazuet, Frederic Baudouin, Cecile Feraudet-Tarisse, Lise Holterbach, Aissata Dia, Christelle Tong, Laure Bourget, Sophie Hery, Emmanuel Pottier, Olivier Bouilland, Marc Tanti, Audrey Merens, Stephanie Simon, Laure Diancourt, Aurelie Chesnay, Vincent Pommier de Santi
Summary: On July 6, 2018, an outbreak of acute gastroenteritis occurred among customers of a dining facility at a military base in Brittany, France, with a total of 200 reported cases out of a population of 1700. The outbreak was attributed to chili con carne served at lunch on July 5, which contained high levels of phytohaemagglutinin (PHA) due to undercooked kidney beans. This study emphasizes the importance of routine testing for plant toxins in food matrices to prevent food-borne illnesses caused by plant toxins.
Article
Immunology
Mathias Schemmerer, Juergen J. Wenzel, Klaus Stark, Mirko Faber
Summary: Zoonotic hepatitis E virus (HEV) is endemic in Europe, with genotype 3 (HEV-3) being the predominant strain. In Germany, HEV-3c is the most common subtype, followed by HEV-3f, HEV-3e, and HEV-3i-like strains. The proportion of HEV-3 group 2 strains has increased over time. Patients infected with HEV-3 group 1 tend to have more severe symptoms compared to those infected with group 2 strains.
EMERGING MICROBES & INFECTIONS
(2022)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Tamas Bakonyi, Christof Jungbauer, Stephan W. Aberle, Jolanta Kolodziejek, Katharina Dimmel, Karin Stiasny, Franz Allerberger, Norbert Nowotny
Article
Infectious Diseases
S. Tschudin-Sutter, E. J. Kuijper, A. Durovic, M. J. G. T. Vehreschild, F. Barbut, C. Eckert, F. Fitzpatrick, M. Hell, T. Noren, J. O'Driscoll, J. Coia, P. Gastmeier, L. von Mueller, M. H. Wilcox, A. F. Widmer
CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY AND INFECTION
(2018)
Review
Infectious Diseases
M. Krutova, P. Kinross, F. Barbut, A. Hajdu, M. H. Wilcox, E. J. Kuijper
CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY AND INFECTION
(2018)
Review
Infectious Diseases
M. M. G. Leeflang, F. Allerberger
CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY AND INFECTION
(2019)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Martin Wagner, Panos Skandamis, Franz Allerberger, Dagmar Schoder, Caroline Lassnig, Mathias Mueller, Kathrin Rychli
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FOOD MICROBIOLOGY
(2018)
Article
Microbiology
Maren Mylius, Johannes Dreesman, Matthias Pulz, Gerhard Pallasch, Konrad Beyrer, Katja Claussen, Franz Allerberger, Angelika Fruth, Christina Lang, Rita Prager, Antje Flieger, Sabine Schlager, Daniela Kalhoefer, Elke Mertens
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MEDICAL MICROBIOLOGY
(2018)
Article
Pediatrics
Karin Pichler, Benjamin Bausenhardt, Steliana Huhulescu, Claudia Lindtner, Alexander Indra, Franz Allerberger, Angelika Berger
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Sarah Lepuschitz, Steliana Huhulescu, Patrick Hyden, Burkhard Springer, Thomas Rattei, Franz Allerberger, Robert L. Mach, Werner Ruppitsch
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2018)
Article
Immunology
Jolanta Kolodziejek, Christof Jungbauer, Stephan W. Aberle, Franz Allerberger, Zoltan Bago, Jeremy V. Camp, Katharina Dimmel, Phebe de Heus, Michael Kolodziejek, Peter Schiefer, Bernhard Seidel, Karin Stiasny, Norbert Nowotny
EMERGING MICROBES & INFECTIONS
(2018)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Karin Bakran-Lebl, Jeremy V. Camp, Jolanta Kolodziejek, Pia Weidinger, Peter Hufnagl, Adriana Cabal Rosel, Andreas Zwickelstorfer, Franz Allerberger, Norbert Nowotny
Summary: Through monitoring at the largest international airport in Austria for two years, it was found that in 2018, West Nile virus and Usutu virus were detected in mosquito pools, primarily caused by Culex mosquitoes. In 2019, no viral nucleic acids were detected in any mosquito pools. The study suggests that airports may serve as focal points for arbovirus activity, especially during epidemic years, and should be taken into consideration when designing mosquito control and arbovirus monitoring programs.
TRANSBOUNDARY AND EMERGING DISEASES
(2022)
Article
Immunology
Martin A. Fischer, Sabrina Wamp, Angelika Fruth, Franz Allerberger, Antje Flieger, Sven Halbedel
EMERGING MICROBES & INFECTIONS
(2020)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Ziad El-Khatib, Karin Taus, Lukas Richter, Franz Allerberger, Daniela Schmid
JMIR PUBLIC HEALTH AND SURVEILLANCE
(2019)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Joana Revez, Laura Espinosa, Barbara Albiger, Katrin Claire Leitmeyer, Marc Jean Struelens
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2017)
Article
Sonja Hirk, Sarah Lepuschitz, Adriana Cabal Rosel, Steliana Huhulescu, Marion Blaschitz, Anna Stoeger, Silke Stadlbauer, Petra Hasenberger, Alexander Indra, Daniela Schmid, Werner Ruppitsch, Franz Allerberger
GENOME ANNOUNCEMENTS
(2018)
Article
Sarah Lepuschitz, Shiva Pekard-Amenitsch, Renee Haunold, Simone Schill, Agnes Schriebl, Robert Mach, Franz Allerberger, Werner Ruppitsch, Stephen J. Forsythe
GENOME ANNOUNCEMENTS
(2018)
