Publications by authors named "A L Breed"
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- Australia has low pathogenicity avian influenza viruses circulating within its territory.
- A Eurasian low pathogenicity avian influenza H5 virus has recently been detected in Australia.
- This finding is important for monitoring and diagnostics, especially given the potential risk of highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1) not currently being present.
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- - The high pathogenicity avian influenza virus H5N1 outbreak highlights the serious threats posed by viral incursions to both wildlife and domestic animals.
- - Recent findings in Australia identified two low pathogenicity avian influenza virus subtypes, H4 and H10, with different evolutionary patterns, emphasizing the complex nature of viral spread.
- - Phylogenetic analysis shows H4 viruses from shorebirds are a new introduction from Asia, while H10 has evolved into a new lineage in various bird populations, illustrating the importance of understanding these dynamics for better disease management.
Lumpy skin disease (LSD) is an infectious disease currently spreading worldwide and poses a serious global threat. However, there is limited evidence and understanding to support the use of models to inform decision-making in LSD outbreak responses. This review aimed to identify modelling approaches that can be used before and during an outbreak of LSD, examining their characteristics and priorities, and proposing a structured workflow.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFKardiaMobile 6L versus 12-lead ECG: Effects on clinic utilization time.
J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol
August 2024
Article Synopsis
- - The study aimed to determine if the KardiaMobile 6L ECG technology could reduce the time needed for ECG collection compared to the standard 12L ECG, without losing data quality.
- - Conducted with 100 patients at an electrophysiology clinic, the study found that the average room utilization time was significantly shorter for the KardiaMobile 6L group (7.27 min) compared to the 12L group (10.33 min).
- - Although 16% of the 6L visits required an additional standard 12L ECG, the overall findings indicate that KardiaMobile 6L effectively decreases clinic utilization time.
Reverse zoonotic transmission events of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) have been described since the start of the pandemic, and the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) designated the detection of SARS-CoV-2 in animals a reportable disease. Eighteen domestic and zoo animals in Great Britain and Jersey were tested by APHA for SARS-CoV-2 during 2020-2023. One domestic cat (), three domestic dogs (), and three Amur tigers () from a zoo were confirmed positive during 2020-2021 and reported to the WOAH.
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