Letter
Immunology
Emily A. G. Faherty, Richard A. Teran, Stephanie R. Black, Vaishali Chundi, Shamika Smith, Brandon Bernhardt, Emma Weber, Bridget Brassil, Peter Ruestow, Janna L. Kerins
Summary: We investigated a measles outbreak after a 2022 LGBTQ event in Chicago, Illinois, USA. Among the confirmed cases, 38% had received one dose of measles vaccine and none had received two doses. Most of the cases reported engaging in sexual activity during the probable exposure period. As a preventive measure, individuals at risk should complete measles vaccination at least 14 days before attending an event.
EMERGING INFECTIOUS DISEASES
(2023)
Article
Medicine, Legal
Erin B. Waxenbaum, Anne L. Grauer
Summary: Forensic anthropology has seen progress in recent years, but a lack of publication on casework by practicing forensic anthropologists has limited understanding of the mechanics of the field. This study examines forensic anthropology casework at the Cook County Medical Examiner's Office, providing insights on discovery patterns, consultation requests, and timelines. The findings highlight the impact of seasonal variation, personnel changes, and case complexity on forensic anthropology casework in Cook County.
JOURNAL OF FORENSIC SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Brandon J. Howard, Jennifer E. Collins, R. Nicholas Staab, Sonia Singh, Erika Lara, Melissa Kretschmer, Lori Rehder, Anne Dellos, Jessica R. White, Ariella P. Dale
Summary: In response to the increasing mpox cases in Maricopa County, Arizona, the county's health department conducted a survey to gather relevant information and connect interested individuals with JYNNEOS as postexposure prophylaxis (PEP). The survey data was matched with case and vaccination data, revealing that a significant percentage of respondents who reported close contact or were unsure of their contact status received PEP or PEP++. This outreach intervention effectively connected potential close contacts with appropriate preventive measures.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Daniel M. Pastula, Matthew J. Copeland, Markus C. Hannan, Samuel Rapaka, Takashi Kitani, Elizabeth Kleiner, Adrienne Showler, Cindy Yuen, Elizabeth M. Ferriman, Jennifer House, Shannon O'Brien, Alexis Burakoff, Bhavik Gupta, Kelli M. Money, Elizabeth Matthews, J. David Beckham, Lakshmi Chauhan, Amanda L. Piquet, Rebecca N. Kumar, Carlo S. Tornatore, Kia Padgett, Kevin O'Laughlin, Anil T. Mangla, Princy N. Kumar, Kenneth L. Tyler, Siobhan M. O'Connor
Summary: Monkeypox virus (MPXV) is a poxvirus that has spread to 96 countries where monkeypox was not previously reported, with most cases occurring among men who have sex with men. The current outbreak of monkeypox in the United States has shown different symptoms compared to previous outbreaks, with neuroinvasive disease being rare. This report describes two cases of encephalomyelitis in patients with monkeypox during the current U.S. outbreak. It is important to report suspected cases of neurological complications from acute MPXV infection to improve understanding and treatment options during this outbreak.
MMWR-MORBIDITY AND MORTALITY WEEKLY REPORT
(2022)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Andrei R. Akhmetzhanov, Luis Ponce, Robin N. Thompson
Summary: There have been relatively few cases of monkeypox in the Western Pacific Region (WPR), including New Zealand, Singapore, South Korea, and Taiwan, and a limited number of cases in Australia. This can be attributed to the limited resumption of international travel in the WPR following the COVID-19 pandemic and the ongoing public health measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Daniel Lilly, Similolu Akintorin, Larissa H. Unruh, Sadhana Dharmapuri, Kenneth Soyemi
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has disproportionately affected ethnic and racial minorities in the United States, especially within major population centers. A study in Cook County, Illinois found that the rate of years of potential life lost was 4.8 times greater in the most affected racial group compared to the least affected group.
ANNALS OF EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Immunology
Vanessa Sarda, William E. Trick, Huiyuan Zhang, David N. Schwartz
Summary: This study found that community-onset ceftriaxone resistance in Enterobacteriaceae is influenced by geographic and population factors, including higher percentages of Hispanic, foreign-born, and uninsured residents in census tracts. Additionally, ceftriaxone resistance was associated with specific individual characteristics such as male gender, age range of 35-85 years, inpatient encounter, and percentage of foreign-born residents in the census tract of isolate provenance.
EMERGING INFECTIOUS DISEASES
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Si Chen, Le Zhang, Yi Huang, Bev Wilson, Grant Mosey, Brian Deal
Summary: This study explores the impacts of multimodal accessibility to green space on housing price, and provides quantitative evidence for supporting green infrastructure planning and land use development. The results show that both walking and driving accessibility to green spaces have positive impacts on housing price, but the effects vary depending on the size of the green spaces.
URBAN FORESTRY & URBAN GREENING
(2022)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Juliana Reyes-Uruena, Angelo D'Ambrosio, Roberto Croci, Benjamin Bluemel, Orlando Cenciarelli, Anastasia Pharris, Nicole Dukers-Muijrers, Will Nutland, Steph Niaupari, Jawad Badran, Gianfranco Spiteri, Teymur Noori
Summary: This study assesses the acceptance of monkeypox vaccination among male adults in the European Region. An online survey was conducted through two dating apps targeting men who have sex with men, from July 30th to August 12th, 2022. Bayesian hierarchical logistic regression models were developed to investigate monkeypox vaccination acceptance. The overall crude vaccination acceptance rate was 82%, with higher rates in the north-western compared to the south-eastern European regions. Acceptance was strongly associated with perception of increased disease severity and transmission risk, as well as individuals linked to healthcare.
Letter
Medicine, General & Internal
Diego F. Cuadros, F. DeWolfe Miller, Susanne Awad, Philip Coule, Neil J. MacKinnon
Summary: This study examines the relationship between vaccination rates at the county level and COVID-19 incidence from July to August 2021.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Chad Zawitz, Sharon Welbel, Isaac Ghinai, Connie Mennella, Rebecca Levin, Usha Samala, Michelle Bryant Smith, Jane Gubser, Bridgette Jones, Kate Varela, Uzay Kirbiyik, Josh Rafinski, Anne Fitzgerald, Peter Orris, Alex Bahls, Stephanie R. Black, Alison M. Binder, Paige A. Armstrong
Summary: The study examined SARS-CoV-2 cases in Cook County Jail and Sheriff's Office staff, finding that aggressive intervention strategies coupled with widespread diagnostic testing can limit and mitigate the spread of the virus in correctional facilities. The implementation of social distancing, mask use, and expanded testing led to a decline in cases at the jail while cases in Chicago increased.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF INFECTION CONTROL
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yuanyuan Ma, Xiaoxue Hu, Yiting Chen, Zhiyuan Hu, Taichen Feng, Guolin Feng
Summary: In the summer of 2022, Pakistan experienced unprecedented and long-lasting abnormal monsoon rainfall, leading to severe flooding. This study investigated the sub-seasonal characteristics and mechanisms of this extreme precipitation event. Both the monthly rainfall in July and August 2022 and the extreme precipitation during the summer far exceeded historical records and had unique spatial distribution. The extreme precipitation in July was mainly due to the unusually strong Indian monsoon, while the extreme precipitation in August was a combination of the Indian monsoon and European blocking.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Joe Feinglass, Tulsi R. Patel, Kelsey Rydland, Karen Sheehan
Summary: This study examines hospital visits for intentional assault gunshot wounds and finds a significant increase in these visits between 2018 and 2020. It also reveals that approximately one third of patients with such visits require inpatient admission, and 6.5% of patients die as a result.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
William E. Trick, Sheila Badri, Kruti Doshi, Huiyuan Zhang, Katayoun Rezai, Michael J. Hoffman, Robert A. Weinstein
Summary: During the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic in the U.S., Hispanic communities experienced a disproportionately high impact compared to non-Hispanic blacks and whites. Public health strategies were found to be inadequate in protecting the Hispanic population, particularly those residing in neighborhoods with lower levels of educational attainment.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Sage J. Kim, Meredith Hollender, Andrew DeMott, Haewon Oh, Ishan Bhatia, Yochai Eisenberg, Michael Gelder, Susan Hughes
Summary: This study examined the impact of community and facility factors on COVID-19 cases and deaths in skilled nursing facilities. The findings showed that poorer facility quality ratings and higher numbers of staff COVID-19 cases were associated with increased resident COVID-19 cases and deaths. For-profit ownership was linked to larger facilities, higher resident-to-staff ratios, and increased staff COVID-19 cases. Skilled nursing facilities with a higher percentage of White residents were located in areas with lower social vulnerability and were less likely to be for-profit, resulting in higher facility quality.
PUBLIC HEALTH REPORTS
(2022)
