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View article: Meningoencephalitis Caused by Tick-Borne Encephalitis Virus in a Returning Traveler, United States, 2023
Meningoencephalitis Caused by Tick-Borne Encephalitis Virus in a Returning Traveler, United States, 2023 Open
We describe a case of meningoencephalitis caused by tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) virus in a traveler returning to the United States presenting with fever, headaches, neck stiffness, encephalopathy, and aphasia. This case highlights the im…
View article: Development of a Diagnostic IgM Antibody Capture ELISA for Detection of Anti-Cache Valley Virus Human IgM
Development of a Diagnostic IgM Antibody Capture ELISA for Detection of Anti-Cache Valley Virus Human IgM Open
Cache Valley virus (CVV), a mosquito-borne orthobunyavirus, causes epizootics in ruminants characterized by congenital malformations and fetal death in North America. Only seven human infections have been identified; limited information ex…
View article: Evidence of Lineage 1 and 3 West Nile Virus in Person with Neuroinvasive Disease, Nebraska, USA, 2023
Evidence of Lineage 1 and 3 West Nile Virus in Person with Neuroinvasive Disease, Nebraska, USA, 2023 Open
West Nile virus (WNV) is the most common cause of human arboviral disease in the contiguous United States, where only lineage 1 (L1) WNV had been found. In 2023, an immunocompetent patient was hospitalized in Nebraska with West Nile neuroi…
View article: Oropouche Virus Disease Among U.S. Travelers — United States, 2024
Oropouche Virus Disease Among U.S. Travelers — United States, 2024 Open
Beginning in late 2023, Oropouche virus was identified as the cause of large outbreaks in Amazon regions with known endemic transmission and in new areas in South America and the Caribbean. The virus is spread to humans by infected biting …
View article: Zoonoses in the workplace: A Seroprevalence study of <i>Coxiella</i>, <i>Brucella</i>, and <i>Leptospira</i> among marine mammal rescue and rehabilitation workers in California
Zoonoses in the workplace: A Seroprevalence study of <i>Coxiella</i>, <i>Brucella</i>, and <i>Leptospira</i> among marine mammal rescue and rehabilitation workers in California Open
Background Q fever, brucellosis, and leptospirosis are zoonoses typically associated with terrestrial animal reservoirs. These bacterial agents are now known to infect marine mammal species, though little is known about potential human hea…
View article: Tick bite risk factors and prevention measures in an area with emerging Powassan virus disease
Tick bite risk factors and prevention measures in an area with emerging Powassan virus disease Open
Background In the United States (U.S.), Powassan virus is primarily transmitted to humans by the black‐legged tick ( Ixodes scapularis) . Rarely, infections can present as severe neuroinvasive disease. In 2019, four neuroinvasive disease c…
View article: Transmission of yellow fever vaccine virus through blood transfusion and organ transplantation in the USA in 2021: report of an investigation
Transmission of yellow fever vaccine virus through blood transfusion and organ transplantation in the USA in 2021: report of an investigation Open
US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority, and the CDC Epidemiology and Laboratory Capacity Cooperative Agreement for Infectious Diseases.
View article: <i>Notes From the Field:</i> First Evidence of Locally Acquired Dengue Virus Infection — Maricopa County, Arizona, November 2022
<i>Notes From the Field:</i> First Evidence of Locally Acquired Dengue Virus Infection — Maricopa County, Arizona, November 2022 Open
View article: Japanese encephalitis in a U.S. traveler returning from Vietnam, 2022
Japanese encephalitis in a U.S. traveler returning from Vietnam, 2022 Open
View article: Transfusion-Transmitted Cache Valley Virus Infection in a Kidney Transplant Recipient With Meningoencephalitis
Transfusion-Transmitted Cache Valley Virus Infection in a Kidney Transplant Recipient With Meningoencephalitis Open
Background Cache Valley virus (CVV) is a mosquito-borne virus that is a rare cause of disease in humans. In the fall of 2020, a patient developed encephalitis 6 weeks following kidney transplantation and receipt of multiple blood transfusi…
View article: Seroprevalence of Powassan Virus Infection in an Area Experiencing a Cluster of Disease Cases: Sussex County, New Jersey, 2019
Seroprevalence of Powassan Virus Infection in an Area Experiencing a Cluster of Disease Cases: Sussex County, New Jersey, 2019 Open
In 2019, a geographically focal cluster of 3 Powassan virus neuroinvasive disease cases occurred in New Jersey. We conducted a serosurvey of 273 adult area residents and estimated that immunoglobulin M seroprevalence was 0.31% (95% confide…
View article: Genomic Evaluation of the Genus Coltivirus Indicates Genetic Diversity among Colorado Tick Fever Virus Strains and Demarcation of a New Species
Genomic Evaluation of the Genus Coltivirus Indicates Genetic Diversity among Colorado Tick Fever Virus Strains and Demarcation of a New Species Open
The type species of the genus Coltivirus, Colorado tick fever virus (CTFV), was discovered in 1943 and is the most common tick-borne viral infection in the Western US. Despite its long history, very little is known about the molecular dive…
View article: Duration of seropositivity following yellow fever vaccination in U.S. military service members
Duration of seropositivity following yellow fever vaccination in U.S. military service members Open
View article: Exposures Before Issuance of Stay-at-Home Orders Among Persons with Laboratory-Confirmed COVID-19 — Colorado, March 2020
Exposures Before Issuance of Stay-at-Home Orders Among Persons with Laboratory-Confirmed COVID-19 — Colorado, March 2020 Open
On March 26, 2020, Colorado instituted stay-at-home orders to reduce community transmission of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). To inform public health messaging and measures that could be used after r…
View article: Increase in Colorado Tick Fever Virus Disease Cases and Effect of COVID-19 Pandemic on Behaviors and Testing Practices, Montana, 2020
Increase in Colorado Tick Fever Virus Disease Cases and Effect of COVID-19 Pandemic on Behaviors and Testing Practices, Montana, 2020 Open
In 2020, Montana, USA, reported a large increase in Colorado tick fever (CTF) cases. To investigate potential causes of the increase, we conducted a case-control study of Montana residents who tested positive or negative for CTF during 202…
View article: Prevalence of serum antibodies to <i>Coxiella burnetii</i> in Alaska Native Persons from the Pribilof Islands
Prevalence of serum antibodies to <i>Coxiella burnetii</i> in Alaska Native Persons from the Pribilof Islands Open
Background Q fever is a febrile illness caused by infection with the bacterium Coxiella burnetii . It is most often transmitted by inhalation of the bacteria after it is shed by infected livestock. Recent studies have found very high C. bu…
View article: Imported Toxin-Producing Cutaneous Diphtheria — Minnesota, Washington, and New Mexico, 2015–2018
Imported Toxin-Producing Cutaneous Diphtheria — Minnesota, Washington, and New Mexico, 2015–2018 Open
From September 2015 to March 2018, CDC confirmed four cases of cutaneous diphtheria caused by toxin-producing Corynebacterium diphtheriae in patients from Minnesota (two), Washington (one), and New Mexico (one). All patients had recently r…
View article: Human Seroprevalence to 11 Zoonotic Pathogens in the U.S. Arctic, Alaska
Human Seroprevalence to 11 Zoonotic Pathogens in the U.S. Arctic, Alaska Open
Background: Due to their close relationship with the environment, Alaskans are at risk for zoonotic pathogen infection. One way to assess a population's disease burden is to determine the seroprevalence of pathogens of intere…
View article: Genotyping and Axenic Growth of<i>Coxiella burnetii</i>Isolates Found in the United States Environment
Genotyping and Axenic Growth of<i>Coxiella burnetii</i>Isolates Found in the United States Environment Open
Coxiella burnetii is a gram-negative bacterium that is the etiologic agent of the zoonotic disease Q fever. Common reservoirs of C. burnetii include sheep, goats, and cattle. These animals shed C. burnetii into the environment, and humans …
View article: Coxiella burnetii Infection in a Community Operating a Large-Scale Cow and Goat Dairy, Missouri, 2013
Coxiella burnetii Infection in a Community Operating a Large-Scale Cow and Goat Dairy, Missouri, 2013 Open
Coxiella burnetii is a zoonotic pathogen that causes Q fever in humans and is transmitted primarily from infected goats, sheep, or cows. Q fever typically presents as an acute febrile illness; however, individuals with certain predisposing…
View article: Epizootiological investigation of a Q fever outbreak and implications for future control strategies
Epizootiological investigation of a Q fever outbreak and implications for future control strategies Open
Objective —To describe the epizootiological investigation of an outbreak of Q fever ( Coxiella burnetii infection). Design —Epidemiological study. Animals —17 goat herds in Washington, Montana, and Oregon. Procedures —In April 2011, an abo…