Thomas M. Chambers
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View article: Multiple introductions of equine influenza virus into the United Kingdom resulted in widespread outbreaks and lineage replacement
Multiple introductions of equine influenza virus into the United Kingdom resulted in widespread outbreaks and lineage replacement Open
Influenza A viruses (IAVs) are prime examples of emerging viruses in humans and animals. IAV circulation in domestic animals poses a pandemic risk as it provides new opportunities for zoonotic infections. The recent emergence of H5N1 IAV i…
View article: A comparative evaluation of seven commercial human influenza virus antigen detection kits for the diagnosis of equine influenza
A comparative evaluation of seven commercial human influenza virus antigen detection kits for the diagnosis of equine influenza Open
Background Equine influenza virus (EIV) is one of the most important pathogens causing respiratory signs in equids. Rapid antigen detection (RAD) kits are useful for point‐of‐care testing because they are user‐friendly and provide fast res…
View article: Should the equine community be concerned about the emergence of the <scp>H5N1</scp> subtype of highly pathogenic avian influenza in <scp>US</scp> cattle?
Should the equine community be concerned about the emergence of the <span>H5N1</span> subtype of highly pathogenic avian influenza in <span>US</span> cattle? Open
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View article: Reply on RC1
Reply on RC1 Open
Abstract. We describe the construction and testing of an in situ cloud particle imager based on digital holography. The instrument was designed to be low cost and light weight for vertical profiling of clouds with an untethered weather bal…
View article: Reply on RC2
Reply on RC2 Open
Abstract. We describe the construction and testing of an in situ cloud particle imager based on digital holography. The instrument was designed to be low cost and light weight for vertical profiling of clouds with an untethered weather bal…
View article: Effect of dexamethasone on antibody response of horses to vaccination with a combined equine influenza virus and equine herpesvirus‐1 vaccine
Effect of dexamethasone on antibody response of horses to vaccination with a combined equine influenza virus and equine herpesvirus‐1 vaccine Open
Background Dexamethasone is routinely administered to horses but its effect on the antibody response to a commercial EIV/EHV vaccine is unclear. Hypothesis Horses receiving dexamethasone will have lower postvaccination antibody levels agai…
View article: Understanding the divergent evolution and epidemiology of H3N8 influenza viruses in dogs and horses
Understanding the divergent evolution and epidemiology of H3N8 influenza viruses in dogs and horses Open
Cross-species virus transmission events can lead to dire public health emergencies in the form of epidemics and pandemics. One example in animals is the emergence of the H3N8 equine influenza virus (EIV), first isolated in 1963 in Miami, F…
View article: Cancer diagnostic profile in children with structural birth defects: An assessment in 15,000 childhood cancer cases
Cancer diagnostic profile in children with structural birth defects: An assessment in 15,000 childhood cancer cases Open
Background: Birth defects are established risk factors for childhood cancer. Nonetheless, cancer epidemiology in children with birth defects is not well characterized. Methods: Using data from population-based registries in 4 US states, th…
View article: Association between Birth Defects and Cancer Risk among Children and Adolescents in a Population-Based Assessment of 10 Million Live Births
Association between Birth Defects and Cancer Risk among Children and Adolescents in a Population-Based Assessment of 10 Million Live Births Open
Importance: Birth defects affect approximately 1 in 33 children. Some birth defects are known to be strongly associated with childhood cancer (eg, trisomy 21 and acute leukemia). However, comprehensive evaluations of childhood cancer risk …
View article: Understanding the Divergent Evolution and Epidemiology of H3N8 Influenza Viruses in Dogs and Horses
Understanding the Divergent Evolution and Epidemiology of H3N8 Influenza Viruses in Dogs and Horses Open
Cross-species virus transmission events can lead to dire public health emergencies in the form of epidemics and pandemics. One example in animals is the emergence of the H3N8 equine influenza virus (EIV), first isolated in 1963 in Miami, F…
View article: CLIMF2: A Climatological Model of the Ionospheric F2 Layer
CLIMF2: A Climatological Model of the Ionospheric F2 Layer Open
The ionospheric F2 layer is of key importance to systems dependent on the propagation of radio waves through the ionosphere.The currently accepted climatological F2 layer model, the International Reference Ionosphere (IRI), has a limitatio…
View article: Experimental Infection of Horses with Influenza D Virus
Experimental Infection of Horses with Influenza D Virus Open
Antibodies to influenza D virus (IDV) have been detected in horses, but no evidence of disease in the field has been reported. To determine whether IDV is infectious, immunogenic, and pathogenic in horses, four 2-year-old horses seronegati…
View article: Gendering the everyday state: Muslim women, claim-making & brokerage in India
Gendering the everyday state: Muslim women, claim-making & brokerage in India Open
This ethnographic article focuses on interactions between poor Muslim women, various intermediaries/brokers, and the Indian state. The article illustrates the complexities of claim-making and the forms of subjugation/marginalisation Muslim…
View article: Equine Influenza Virus and Vaccines
Equine Influenza Virus and Vaccines Open
Equine influenza virus (EIV) is a constantly evolving viral pathogen that is responsible for yearly outbreaks of respiratory disease in horses termed equine influenza (EI). There is currently no evidence of circulation of the original H7N7…
View article: Hemagglutinin inhibition antibody responses to commercial equine influenza vaccines in vaccinated horses.
Hemagglutinin inhibition antibody responses to commercial equine influenza vaccines in vaccinated horses. Open
The use of a hemagglutination inhibition (HI) assay to assess humoral immune response to equine influenza virus (EIV) vaccines from various manufacturers administered to previously immunized adult horses was investigated. Subjects were all…
View article: ‘Lean on me': Sifarish, mediation & the digitisation of state bureaucracies in India
‘Lean on me': Sifarish, mediation & the digitisation of state bureaucracies in India Open
Through an ethnographic focus on Muslim neighbourhoods in a North Indian city, this article traces the effects of increasing digitisation of Public Distribution Systems (PDS) and ID provision in India by examining the implications for rela…
View article: Equine Influenza
Equine Influenza Open
Horses are the third major mammalian species, along with humans and swine, long known to be subject to acute upper respiratory disease from influenza A virus infection. The viruses responsible are subtype H7N7, which is believed extinct, a…
View article: Zoonotic Diseases from Horses: A Systematic Review
Zoonotic Diseases from Horses: A Systematic Review Open
Background: Worldwide, horses play critical roles in recreation, food production, transportation, and as working animals. Horses' roles differ by geographical region and the socioeconomic status of the people, but despite modern advances i…
View article: ‘Comfort’ & ‘Discomfort’
‘Comfort’ & ‘Discomfort’ Open
This paper disrupts notions of ‘comfort’ as always being a desirable product when attending to spatial contexts and teaching practice. The paper draws on a long theatrical tradition stemming from the work of Bertolt Brecht which, amongst o…
View article: EHV-1: A Constant Threat to the Horse Industry
EHV-1: A Constant Threat to the Horse Industry Open
Equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) is one of the most important and prevalent viral pathogens of horses and a major threat to the equine industry throughout most of the world. EHV-1 primarily causes respiratory disease but viral spread to distan…
View article: A Bivalent Live-Attenuated Vaccine for the Prevention of Equine Influenza Virus
A Bivalent Live-Attenuated Vaccine for the Prevention of Equine Influenza Virus Open
Vaccination remains the most effective approach for preventing and controlling equine influenza virus (EIV) in horses. However, the ongoing evolution of EIV has increased the genetic and antigenic differences between currently available va…
View article: Equid Herpesvirus 1 Targets the Sensitization and Induction Steps To Inhibit the Type I Interferon Response in Equine Endothelial Cells
Equid Herpesvirus 1 Targets the Sensitization and Induction Steps To Inhibit the Type I Interferon Response in Equine Endothelial Cells Open
To date, no commercial vaccine label has a claim to be fully protective against the diseases caused by equid herpesvirus 1 (EHV-1), especially the neurologic form. The interferon (IFN) system, of which type I IFN is of great importance, st…
View article: Validation of two multiplex real-time PCR assays based on single nucleotide polymorphisms of the <i>HA1</i> gene of equine influenza A virus in order to differentiate between clade 1 and clade 2 Florida sublineage isolates
Validation of two multiplex real-time PCR assays based on single nucleotide polymorphisms of the <i>HA1</i> gene of equine influenza A virus in order to differentiate between clade 1 and clade 2 Florida sublineage isolates Open
We validated 2 multiplex real-time PCR (rtPCR) assays based on single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) of the hemagglutinin-1 ( HA1) gene of H3N8 equine influenza A virus (EIV) to determine clade affiliation of prototype and field isolates.…
View article: Waiting for the state: Gender, citizenship and everyday encounters with bureaucracy in India
Waiting for the state: Gender, citizenship and everyday encounters with bureaucracy in India Open
This article focuses on practices and meanings of time and waiting experienced by poor, low-class Dalits and Muslims in their routine encounters with the state in India. Drawing on ethnographic research from Tamil Nadu and Uttar Pradesh, i…
View article: Ghar Mein Kām Hai (There is Work in the House)
Ghar Mein Kām Hai (There is Work in the House) Open
This article examines the utilization of female Muslim factory workers, in a North Indian woodworking industry, as domestic labour in the homes of their employers. The ethnography illustrates the importance of considering hidden forms of d…