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View article: Exclusive breastfeeding modifies the association between maternal education and child development: a cross-sectional study nested in a cohort
Exclusive breastfeeding modifies the association between maternal education and child development: a cross-sectional study nested in a cohort Open
View article: Fresh produce-associated foodborne disease outbreaks in Australia, 2001 to 2017
Fresh produce-associated foodborne disease outbreaks in Australia, 2001 to 2017 Open
Fresh produce is an important source of foodborne outbreaks in Australia. Using descriptive analysis, we examined confirmed and suspected foodborne outbreaks associated with fresh produce in Australia recorded in the OzFoodNet outbreak reg…
View article: Estimating Underdetection of Foodborne Disease Outbreaks
Estimating Underdetection of Foodborne Disease Outbreaks Open
View article: Healthcare providers’ knowledge and clinical practice surrounding shigellosis — DocStyles Survey, 2020
Healthcare providers’ knowledge and clinical practice surrounding shigellosis — DocStyles Survey, 2020 Open
View article: Strain of Multidrug-Resistant <i>Salmonella</i> Newport Remains Linked to Travel to Mexico and U.S. Beef Products — United States, 2021–2022
Strain of Multidrug-Resistant <i>Salmonella</i> Newport Remains Linked to Travel to Mexico and U.S. Beef Products — United States, 2021–2022 Open
In 2016, CDC identified a multidrug-resistant (MDR) strain of Salmonella enterica serotype Newport that is now monitored as a persisting strain (REPJJP01). Isolates have been obtained from U.S. residents in all 50 states and the District o…
View article: Epidemiology and Antimicrobial Resistance of <i>Campylobacter</i> Infections in the United States, 2005–2018
Epidemiology and Antimicrobial Resistance of <i>Campylobacter</i> Infections in the United States, 2005–2018 Open
Background Campylobacter is the most common cause of bacterial diarrhea in the United States; resistance to macrolides and fluoroquinolones limits treatment options. We examined the epidemiology of US Campylobacter infections and changes i…
View article: <i>Salmonella</i> Outbreaks Associated with Not Ready-to-Eat Breaded, Stuffed Chicken Products — United States, 1998–2022
<i>Salmonella</i> Outbreaks Associated with Not Ready-to-Eat Breaded, Stuffed Chicken Products — United States, 1998–2022 Open
Not ready-to-eat (NRTE) breaded, stuffed chicken products (e.g., chicken stuffed with broccoli and cheese) typically have a crispy, browned exterior that can make them appear cooked. These products have been repeatedly linked to U.S. salmo…
View article: Antimicrobial-Resistant Nontyphoidal <i>Salmonella</i> Infection Following International Travel—United States, 2018–2019
Antimicrobial-Resistant Nontyphoidal <i>Salmonella</i> Infection Following International Travel—United States, 2018–2019 Open
Background Antimicrobial resistance in nontyphoidal Salmonella (NTS) can limit treatment options. We assessed the contribution of international travel to antimicrobial-resistant NTS infections. Methods We describe NTS infections that were …
View article: Power Law for Estimating Underdetection of Foodborne Disease Outbreaks, United States
Power Law for Estimating Underdetection of Foodborne Disease Outbreaks, United States Open
We fit a power law distribution to US foodborne disease outbreaks to assess underdetection and underreporting. We predicted that 788 fewer than expected small outbreaks were identified annually during 1998-2017 and 365 fewer during 2018-20…
View article: Test-to-Stay Implementation in 4 Pre–K-12 School Districts
Test-to-Stay Implementation in 4 Pre–K-12 School Districts Open
OBJECTIVES Globally, coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has affected how children learn. We evaluated the impact of Test to Stay (TTS) on secondary and tertiary transmission of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 and potential…
View article: Tobacco Control Continues to Work as Smoking Prevalence Declines: Combating Manufactured Uncertainty: Author Response
Tobacco Control Continues to Work as Smoking Prevalence Declines: Combating Manufactured Uncertainty: Author Response Open
View article: <i>Notes from the Field:</i> Wound Botulism Outbreak Among a Group of Persons Who Inject Drugs — Dallas, Texas, 2020
<i>Notes from the Field:</i> Wound Botulism Outbreak Among a Group of Persons Who Inject Drugs — Dallas, Texas, 2020 Open
View article: Artificial intelligence to identify harmful alcohol use after early liver transplant for alcohol-associated hepatitis
Artificial intelligence to identify harmful alcohol use after early liver transplant for alcohol-associated hepatitis Open
View article: Smokers Increasingly Motivated and Able to Quit as Smoking Prevalence Falls: Umbrella and Systematic Review of Evidence Relevant to the “Hardening Hypothesis,” Considering Transcendence of Manufactured Doubt
Smokers Increasingly Motivated and Able to Quit as Smoking Prevalence Falls: Umbrella and Systematic Review of Evidence Relevant to the “Hardening Hypothesis,” Considering Transcendence of Manufactured Doubt Open
Introduction The “hardening hypothesis” proposes that as the prevalence of smoking in a population declines, there will be a “hardening” of the remaining smoker population. This review examines the evidence regarding smokers’ motivation, d…
View article: Relationship of SARS-CoV-2 Antigen and Reverse Transcription PCR Positivity for Viral Cultures
Relationship of SARS-CoV-2 Antigen and Reverse Transcription PCR Positivity for Viral Cultures Open
We assessed the relationship between antigen and reverse transcription PCR (RT-PCR) test positivity and successful virus isolation. We found that antigen test results were more predictive of virus recovery than RT-PCR results. However, vir…
View article: Quantitative comparison of SARS-CoV-2 nucleic acid amplification test and antigen testing algorithms: a decision analysis simulation model
Quantitative comparison of SARS-CoV-2 nucleic acid amplification test and antigen testing algorithms: a decision analysis simulation model Open
Background Antigen tests for SARS-CoV-2 offer advantages over nucleic acid amplification tests (NAATs, such as RT-PCR), including lower cost and rapid return of results, but show reduced sensitivity. Public health organizations recommend d…
View article: An Assessment of the Psychosocial Evaluation for Early Liver Transplantation in Patients With Acute Alcoholic Hepatitis in the Context of Alcohol Use Disorder, a Case-Control Study
An Assessment of the Psychosocial Evaluation for Early Liver Transplantation in Patients With Acute Alcoholic Hepatitis in the Context of Alcohol Use Disorder, a Case-Control Study Open
Background: Severe acute alcoholic hepatitis (AAH) has an extremely poor prognosis with a high short term mortality rate. As a result, many centers, including our own, have allowed transplant patients to be listed for transplantation prior…
View article: 1258. Antibiotic Resistant Nontyphoidal <i>Salmonella</i> Infection Following International Travel — United States, 2018
1258. Antibiotic Resistant Nontyphoidal <i>Salmonella</i> Infection Following International Travel — United States, 2018 Open
Background Antibiotic resistance in nontyphoidal Salmonella can limit treatment options for patients requiring antibiotic therapy. We assessed the contribution of international travel to resistance among nontyphoidal Salmonella infections.…
View article: 1194. Assessing Healthcare Professionals’ Knowledge of <i>Shigella</i> Transmission, Risk Factors, and Prevention – DocStyles Survey, 2020
1194. Assessing Healthcare Professionals’ Knowledge of <i>Shigella</i> Transmission, Risk Factors, and Prevention – DocStyles Survey, 2020 Open
Background Shigella infection typically manifests as a self-limited gastrointestinal illness (shigellosis) and affects some populations disproportionately, including children, travelers, people experiencing homelessness, and men who have s…
View article: Association of Shared Living Spaces and COVID-19 in University Students, Wisconsin, USA, 2020
Association of Shared Living Spaces and COVID-19 in University Students, Wisconsin, USA, 2020 Open
We describe characteristics associated with having coronavirus disease (COVID-19) among students residing on a university campus. Of 2,187 students, 528 (24.1%) received a COVID-19 diagnosis during fall semester 2020. Students sharing a be…
View article: An Assessment of the Psychosocial Evaluation for Early Liver Transplantation in Patients with Acute Alcoholic Hepatitis in the context of Alcohol Use Disorder, A Case Control Study
An Assessment of the Psychosocial Evaluation for Early Liver Transplantation in Patients with Acute Alcoholic Hepatitis in the context of Alcohol Use Disorder, A Case Control Study Open
Background Severe acute alcoholic hepatitis (AAH) has an excessive mortality rate. As a result, many centers, including our own, have allowed transplant listing patients for transplantation prior to achievement of 6-months sobriety. Concur…
View article: Application of a Serial Antigen-Based Testing Strategy for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 and Student Adherence in a University Setting: Wisconsin, October–November 2020
Application of a Serial Antigen-Based Testing Strategy for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 and Student Adherence in a University Setting: Wisconsin, October–November 2020 Open
Background Serial severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) testing has been implemented at institutions of higher education (IHEs) and other settings. Testing strategies can include algorithms specifying confirmatory re…
View article: Efficacy of e-cigarettes as aids to cessation of combustible tobacco smoking: updated evidence review
Efficacy of e-cigarettes as aids to cessation of combustible tobacco smoking: updated evidence review Open
This systematic review and meta-analysis aims to summarise the current published peer-reviewed randomised control trial (RCT) evidence on the efficacy of e-cigarettes – nicotine and non-nicotine – for the sustained cessation of combustible…
View article: Antigen Test Performance Among Children and Adults at a SARS-CoV-2 Community Testing Site
Antigen Test Performance Among Children and Adults at a SARS-CoV-2 Community Testing Site Open
Background Performance characteristics of SARS-CoV-2 antigen tests among children are limited despite the need for point-of-care testing in school and childcare settings. We describe children seeking SARS-CoV-2 testing at a community site …
View article: Characteristics of children and antigen test performance at a SARS-CoV-2 community testing site
Characteristics of children and antigen test performance at a SARS-CoV-2 community testing site Open
Background Performance characteristics of SARS-CoV-2 antigen tests among children are limited despite the need for point-of-care testing in school and childcare settings. We describe children seeking SARS-CoV-2 testing at a community site …
View article: Performance of Repeat BinaxNOW Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 Antigen Testing in a Community Setting, Wisconsin, November 2020–December 2020
Performance of Repeat BinaxNOW Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 Antigen Testing in a Community Setting, Wisconsin, November 2020–December 2020 Open
Repeating the BinaxNOW antigen test for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 using 2 groups of readers within 30 minutes resulted in high concordance (98.9%) in 2110 encounters. Same-day repeat antigen testing did not significan…
View article: Performance of Repeat BinaxNOW SARS-CoV-2 Antigen Testing in a Community Setting, Wisconsin, November-December 2020
Performance of Repeat BinaxNOW SARS-CoV-2 Antigen Testing in a Community Setting, Wisconsin, November-December 2020 Open
Repeating the BinaxNOW antigen test for SARS-CoV-2 by two groups of readers within 30 minutes resulted in high concordance (98.9%) in 2,110 encounters. BinaxNOW test sensitivity was 77.2% (258/334) compared to real-time reverse transcripti…
View article: Epidemiologic Characteristics Associated With Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) Antigen-Based Test Results, Real-Time Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction (rRT-PCR) Cycle Threshold Values, Subgenomic RNA, and Viral Culture Results From University Testing
Epidemiologic Characteristics Associated With Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) Antigen-Based Test Results, Real-Time Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction (rRT-PCR) Cycle Threshold Values, Subgenomic RNA, and Viral Culture Results From University Testing Open
Background Real-time reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (rRT-PCR) and antigen tests are important diagnostics for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). Sensitivity of antigen tests has been shown to be …
View article: Cost of whole genome sequencing for non-typhoidal Salmonella enterica
Cost of whole genome sequencing for non-typhoidal Salmonella enterica Open
Background While whole genome sequencing (WGS) may be more expensive than traditional testing and polymerase chain reaction (PCR), simple cost comparisons ignore the potential for WGS to reduce the societal costs of non-typhoidal Salmonell…
View article: Quantitative Comparison of SARS-CoV-2 Nucleic Acid Amplification Test and Antigen Testing Algorithms: A Decision Analysis Simulation Model
Quantitative Comparison of SARS-CoV-2 Nucleic Acid Amplification Test and Antigen Testing Algorithms: A Decision Analysis Simulation Model Open
Background Antigen tests for SARS-CoV-2 offer advantages over nucleic acid amplification tests (NAATs, such as RT-PCR), including lower cost and rapid return of results, but show reduced sensitivity. Public health organizations continue to…