Publications by authors named "A J Budd"
Background: Highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1) viruses have caused widespread infections in dairy cows and poultry in the United States, with sporadic human cases. We describe characteristics of human A(H5N1) cases identified from March through October 2024 in the United States.
Methods: We analyzed data from persons with laboratory-confirmed A(H5N1) virus infection using a standardized case-report form linked to laboratory results from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention influenza A/H5 subtyping kit.
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- The study aimed to compare the occurrence of thromboembolic complications between two treatments, 4-factor prothrombin complex concentrate (4F-PCC) and factor VIII inhibitor bypassing activity (FEIBA), during cardiac surgery.
- Data was retrospectively analyzed from a university hospital involving patients who underwent cardiac procedures with cardiopulmonary bypass, focusing on various medical outcomes.
- Results indicated no significant difference in thromboembolic events, acute kidney injuries, or hospital stays between the two treatment groups, although variations in blood product usage were noted.
Animal age at maturity can be used as a universal and simple predictor of species extinction risk. At present, methods to estimate age at maturity are typically species-specific, limiting comparisons among species, or are infeasible due to practical constraints. To overcome this, here we develop a universal predictor of species-level age at maturity for vertebrates.
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- * From May 12 to July 13, 2024, 38 states participated in testing, with 11 sites showing high levels of influenza A virus and 24 sites detecting the H5 subtype.
- * Investigations revealed that many high-level detections corresponded with human influenza activity and identified possible animal sources, providing valuable data for future respiratory illness monitoring.