Publications by authors named "Leslie A Tengelsen"
Tickborne relapsing fever - United States, 1990-2011.
MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep
January 2015
Tickborne relapsing fever (TBRF) is a zoonosis caused by spirochetes of the genus Borrelia and transmitted to humans by ticks of the genus Ornithodoros. TBRF is endemic in the western United States, predominately in mountainous regions. Clinical illness is characterized by recurrent bouts of fever, headache, and malaise.
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- In 1999 and 2000, four outbreaks of gastrointestinal illness caused by Salmonella Typhimurium were reported in 3 veterinary clinics and 1 animal shelter, affecting over 45 individuals and their pets.
- Investigations involved more than 19 human samples and over 200 animal samples, revealing that 18 people and 36 animals were infected with the bacteria.
- Outbreaks were linked to multidrug-resistant strains of Salmonella, highlighting the risk of infection transmission in companion animal facilities without proper safety measures.
Psittacosis, also known as parrot fever and ornithosis, is a bacterial infection of humans that can cause severe pneumonia and other serious health problems. It is caused by Chlamydophila psittaci, formerly known as Chlamydia psittaci. From 1988 through 2003, 935 human cases of psittacosis were reported to the CDC and most resulted from exposure to infected pet birds, usually cockatiels, parakeets, parrots, and macaws.
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