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Roberts MC, Garland-Lewis G, Trufan S, Meschke SJ, Fowler H, Shean RC, Greninger AL, Rabinowitz PM. Distribution of Staphylococcus species in dairy cows, workers and shared farm environments. FEMS Microbiol Lett 2019; 365:5037923. [PMID: 29912375 DOI: 10.1093/femsle/fny146] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2018] [Accepted: 06/13/2018] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Dairy farming involves frequent contact among animals, workers and farm environments. To explore the Staphylococcus spp. diversity that occurs on dairy farms, a pilot study sampled dairy workers, cows and the farm environments from five farms, two organic and three conventional farms, in Washington State. Samples were taken from the nares and hands of consenting workers (n = 24), udders and nares of selected cows (n = 25) and representative environmental surfaces (n = 96) from each farm. To increase diversity of the Staphylococcus spp. characterized, five distinct colonies were selected from each sample for identification with 16S analysis. A total of 198 staphylococci were characterized representing 19 different Staphylococcus spp. The diversity of species ranged from 9-15 Staphylococcus spp./farm with no difference between conventional and organic farms. S. haemolyticus [n = 60 isolates] was the most common species and was isolated from all farms and from cows, humans and environmental samples. Whole genome sequencing of selected S. haemolyticus found no genetically related isolates among human, animal and environmental samples within the same farm. S. epidermidis, S. saprophyticus, S. sciuri and S. xylosus were also found in ≥1 farms from human, animal and environmental samples.
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- Marilyn C Roberts
- Department of Environmental and Occupational Health, University of Washington, Seattle WA USA
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- Department of Environmental and Occupational Health, University of Washington, Seattle WA USA
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- Department of Environmental and Occupational Health, University of Washington, Seattle WA USA
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- Department of Environmental and Occupational Health, University of Washington, Seattle WA USA
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- Department of Environmental and Occupational Health, University of Washington, Seattle WA USA
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle WA USA
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- Department of Environmental and Occupational Health, University of Washington, Seattle WA USA
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Schurer JM, Ramirez V, Kyes P, Tanee T, Patarapadungkit N, Thamsenanupap P, Trufan S, Grant ET, Garland-Lewis G, Kelley S, Nueaitong H, Kyes RC, Rabinowitz P. Long-Tailed Macaques ( Macaca fascicularis) in Urban Landscapes: Gastrointestinal Parasitism and Barriers for Healthy Coexistence in Northeast Thailand. Am J Trop Med Hyg 2019; 100:357-364. [PMID: 30628564 PMCID: PMC6367618 DOI: 10.4269/ajtmh.18-0241] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2018] [Accepted: 11/02/2018] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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Gastrointestinal parasites have diverse life cycles that can involve people, animals, and the environment (e.g., water and soil), demonstrating the utility of One Health frameworks in characterizing infection risk. Kosumpee Forest Park (Thailand) is home to a dense population of long-tailed macaques (Macaca fascicularis) that frequently interact with tourists and local residents. Our study investigated the presence of zoonotic parasites, and barriers to healthy coexistence by conducting stool analysis on macaques (N = 102) and people (N = 115), and by examining risk factors for infection with a household questionnaire (N = 95). Overall, 44% of macaques and 12% of people were infected with one or more gastrointestinal helminths, including Strongyloides spp., Ascaris spp., and Trichuris sp. An adults-only generalized linear mixed model identified three factors significantly associated with human infection: household size, occupational exposure, and contact with macaque feces at home. Participants identified both advantages and disadvantages to living in close contact with macaques, suggesting that interventions to improve human and animal health in Kosumpee Forest Park would be welcome.
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- Janna M. Schurer
- Center for One Health Research, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington
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- Center for One Health Research, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington
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- Departments of Psychology and Global Health, Center for Global Field Study, and Washington National Primate Research Center, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington
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- Faculty of Environment and Resource Studies, Mahasarakham University, Kham Riang, Thailand
- Genetics and Environmental Toxicology Research Group, Khon Kaen University, Sila, Thailand
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- Genetics and Environmental Toxicology Research Group, Khon Kaen University, Sila, Thailand
- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pathology, Khon Kaen University, Sila, Thailand
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- Faculty of Environment and Resource Studies, Mahasarakham University, Kham Riang, Thailand
- Genetics and Environmental Toxicology Research Group, Khon Kaen University, Sila, Thailand
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- Center for One Health Research, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington
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- Center for One Health Research, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington
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- Department of Comparative Medicine, University of Washington and Fred Hutch Cancer Research Center, Seattle, Washington
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- Departments of Psychology and Global Health, Center for Global Field Study, and Washington National Primate Research Center, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington
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- Center for One Health Research, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington
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Garland-Lewis G, Whittier C, Murray S, Trufan S, Rabinowitz PM. Occupational Risks and Exposures Among Wildlife Health Professionals. Ecohealth 2017; 14:20-28. [PMID: 28176028 PMCID: PMC7088055 DOI: 10.1007/s10393-017-1208-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2016] [Revised: 01/01/2017] [Accepted: 01/03/2017] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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Most emerging infectious diseases are zoonotic in origin, with wildlife a frequent source of zoonotic disease events. Although individuals with extensive wildlife contact may be at the greatest risk of contracting novel infectious agents, the occupational risk of those working closely with wildlife has not been well studied. This study assessed the occupational exposures among wildlife health professionals working in multiple countries worldwide. An occupational risk survey of past and present exposures was developed and administered online in a confidential manner to wildlife workers recruited through an ongoing international wildlife pathogen surveillance project. Surveys were completed by 71 participants in 14 countries. Significant lifetime exposures reported included bites from bats and rodents and touching dead animals. Completion of training in occupational safety was reported by 75% of respondents. While gloves were used for most tasks, use of N95 respirators and other personal protective equipment varied by task. Eighty percent of workers reported rabies vaccination. Some respondents indicated interest in enhanced occupational health services targeting their unique needs. Wildlife workers represent an occupational population at risk of zoonotic infection and injury. Enhanced occupational health services targeting wildlife workers could reduce the risk and sequelae of zoonotic exposure and infection.
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- Gemina Garland-Lewis
- Department of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences, Center for One Health Research, School of Public Health, University of Washington., 1959 NE Pacific St. HSB F551, Box 357234, Seattle, WA, 98195, USA.
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- Center for Conservation Medicine, Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University, 200 Westboro Road, North Grafton, MA, 01536, USA
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- Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute, National Zoological Park, P.O. Box 37012, MRC 5502, Washington, DC, 20013-7012, USA
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- Department of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences, Center for One Health Research, School of Public Health, University of Washington., 1959 NE Pacific St. HSB F551, Box 357234, Seattle, WA, 98195, USA
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- Department of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences, Center for One Health Research, School of Public Health, University of Washington., 1959 NE Pacific St. HSB F551, Box 357234, Seattle, WA, 98195, USA
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Mosites E, Sammons M, Otiang E, Eng A, Noecker C, Manor O, Hilton S, Thumbi SM, Onyango C, Garland-Lewis G, Call DR, Njenga MK, Wasserheit JN, Zambriski JA, Walson JL, Palmer GH, Montgomery J, Borenstein E, Omore R, Rabinowitz PM. Microbiome sharing between children, livestock and household surfaces in western Kenya. PLoS One 2017; 12:e0171017. [PMID: 28152044 PMCID: PMC5289499 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0171017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2016] [Accepted: 01/13/2017] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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The gut microbiome community structure and development are associated with several health outcomes in young children. To determine the household influences of gut microbiome structure, we assessed microbial sharing within households in western Kenya by sequencing 16S rRNA libraries of fecal samples from children and cattle, cloacal swabs from chickens, and swabs of household surfaces. Among the 156 households studied, children within the same household significantly shared their gut microbiome with each other, although we did not find significant sharing of gut microbiome across host species or household surfaces. Higher gut microbiome diversity among children was associated with lower wealth status and involvement in livestock feeding chores. Although more research is necessary to identify further drivers of microbiota development, these results suggest that the household should be considered as a unit. Livestock activities, health and microbiome perturbations among an individual child may have implications for other children in the household.
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- Emily Mosites
- University of Washington, Department of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences, Seattle, Washington, United States of America
- Washington State University, Paul G. Allen School for Global Animal Health, Pullman, Washington, United States of America
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- Washington State University, Paul G. Allen School for Global Animal Health, Pullman, Washington, United States of America
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- Kenya Medical Research Institute, Centre for Global Health Research, Kisumu, Kenya
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- University of Washington, Department of Genome Sciences, Seattle, Washington, United States of America
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- University of Washington, Department of Genome Sciences, Seattle, Washington, United States of America
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- University of Washington, Department of Genome Sciences, Seattle, Washington, United States of America
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- University of Washington, Department of Genome Sciences, Seattle, Washington, United States of America
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- Washington State University, Paul G. Allen School for Global Animal Health, Pullman, Washington, United States of America
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- Kenya Medical Research Institute, Centre for Global Health Research, Kisumu, Kenya
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- University of Washington, Department of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences, Seattle, Washington, United States of America
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- Washington State University, Paul G. Allen School for Global Animal Health, Pullman, Washington, United States of America
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- Washington State University, Paul G. Allen School for Global Animal Health, Pullman, Washington, United States of America
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- University of Washington, Department of Global Health, Seattle, Washington, United States of America
- University of Washington, Department of Medicine, Seattle, Washington, United States of America
- University of Washington, Department of Epidemiology, Seattle, Washington, United States of America
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- Washington State University, Paul G. Allen School for Global Animal Health, Pullman, Washington, United States of America
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- University of Washington, Department of Global Health, Seattle, Washington, United States of America
- University of Washington, Department of Medicine, Seattle, Washington, United States of America
- University of Washington, Department of Epidemiology, Seattle, Washington, United States of America
- University of Washington, Department of Pediatrics, Seattle, Washington, United States of America
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- Washington State University, Paul G. Allen School for Global Animal Health, Pullman, Washington, United States of America
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- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Division of Global Health Protection, Center for Global Health, Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
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- University of Washington, Department of Genome Sciences, Seattle, Washington, United States of America
- University of Washington, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Seattle, Washington, United States of America
- Santa Fe Institute, Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States of America
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- Kenya Medical Research Institute, Centre for Global Health Research, Kisumu, Kenya
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- University of Washington, Department of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences, Seattle, Washington, United States of America
- University of Washington, Department of Global Health, Seattle, Washington, United States of America
- University of Washington, Department of Family Medicine, Seattle, Washington, United States America
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Mosites E, Mwangi T, Otiang E, Garland-Lewis G, Sammons M, Onyango C, Eng A, Noecker C, Manor O, Hilton S, Call D, Kariuki N, Zambriski J, Wasserheit J, Walson J, Palmer G, Montgomery J, Borenstein E, Omore R, Rabinowitz P. Characterising the taxonomic composition of children and livestock gut microbiomes and of environmental samples and the potential role for household-level microbiome sharing in western Kenya. The Lancet Global Health 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/s2214-109x(16)30025-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022] Open
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