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Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease in Unusually Young Patients Who Consumed Venison Show Full Record 2411

Source: Archives of Neurology. 2001 Oct; 58:1673-1678.
Resource Type(s): Journal (Articles)
Searchable Keywords: Adverse effects Brain Chronic wasting disease Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease Deer Disease transmission Genetics Human health Meat Pathology Prion protein United States
Abstract: From abstract (free full-text available): Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD) in humans and chronic wasting disease (CWD) in deer and elk occur in the United States. Recent reports of 3 unusually young patients with CJD who regularly consumed deer or elk meat created concern about the possible zoonotic transmission of CWD. OBJECTIVE: To examine the possible transmission of CWD to humans. PATIENTS: Three unusually young patients (aged 28, 28, and 30 years) with CJD in the United States during 1997-20...

Enviro-Health Links - Lead and Human Health - Wild Birds and Lead Shot or Sinkers Show Full Record 3992

Source: National Library of Medicine (U.S.)
Resource Type(s): Bibliography and Web Indexes
Searchable Keywords: Adverse effects Lead poisoning Wild birds
Abstract: Provides an extensive bibliography of web links on lead poisoning, most pertaining to human health. Although, there is a section on wild birds under the heading, Specific Aspects, entitled, Wild birds and Lead Shot and Sinkers. Here visitors will find a substantial list of web resources, including links to a chapter on lead in the National Wildlife Health Center, Field Manual of Wildlife Disease and a U.S. Geological Survey map on bird deaths due to lead poisoning.

Fact Sheet on Direct and Indirect Effects of Climate Change on Wildlife Health Show Full Record 5495

Source: USGS National Wildlife Health Center
Resource Type(s): Fact Sheets
Searchable Keywords: Adverse effects Climatic change Disease distribution Pathogenicity Phenology Zoonoses
Abstract: Details how climate change will impact wildlife disease in four areas: geographic range and distribution of wildlife diseases, plant and animal phenology, wildlife host-pathogen interactions, and disease patterns in wildlife. Includes maps, graphs, and photos, as well as references. Briefly discusses zoonotic disease and the one health model of interrelationship between humans, domestic animals, and wildlife.

Global Climate Change and Extreme Weather Events: Understanding the Contributions to Infectious Disease Emergence Show Full Record 3216

Source: Institute of Medicine of the National Academies
Resource Type(s): Books, Presentations
Searchable Keywords: Adverse effects Climatic change Disease transmission Epidemiology Infectious diseases
Abstract: From report summary: Presents a summary report of a public workshop entitled Global Climate Change and Extreme Weather Events: Understanding the Potential Contributions to the Emergence, Reemergence and Spread of Infectious Disease hosted by the Forum on Microbial Threats of the Institute of Medicine (IOM) in Washington, DC, on December 4 and 5, 2007. The purpose of the workshop was to "explore the anticipated direct and indirect effects of global climate change and extreme weather events on inf...

Presentation slides for "Climate Change: Contributions to Emergence, Reemergence and Spread of Infectious Disease" Show Full Record 5421

Source: Institute of Medicine of the National Academies
Resource Type(s): Presentations
Searchable Keywords: Adverse effects Amphibian malformations & decline Avian influenza Climatic change Ecosystem health Environmental health Information resources Pathogenicity Surveillance (monitoring) Wildlife diseases wildlife health
Abstract: Assesses impact of climate change on amphibian decline, pathogen ecology, and avian influenza. Includes graphical analysis, some maps, and many images and photographs. Discusses need for wildlife population monitoring. Includes review of GAINS database (Global Avian Influenza Network for Surveillance) for wild birds. Presentation by William Karesh, Damien Joly, and Pablo Beldomenico at the Institute of Medicine's Forum on Microbial Threats public workshop entitled "Global Climate Change and Extr...

Presentation slides for "Climate Change: Its Effects on Healthy Aquatic and Marine Wildlife Populations" Show Full Record 5314

Source: Institute of Medicine of the National Academies
Resource Type(s): Illustrations, Issue Overviews, Photographs, Presentations
Searchable Keywords: Adverse effects Algal bloom Aquatic animals Climatic change Coral reefs Ecosystem health Environmental health Infectious diseases Marine wildlife
Abstract: Provides overview of impacts on marine habitats due to global climate change, including changes in and to disease outbreaks, harmful algal blooms, coral reef habitats, and larger marine animals. Presentation by Leslie Dierauf, V.M.D., USGS, National Wildlife Health Center at the Institute of Medicine's Forum on Microbial Threats public workshop entitled "Global Climate Change and Extreme Weather Events: Understanding the Potential Contributions to the Emergence, Reemergence and Spread of Infecti...

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