Publications by authors named "Michele M Zentkovich"

Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Michele M Zentkovich"

  • - Michele M Zentkovich's research primarily focuses on zoonotic pathogens, particularly the Influenza A virus and Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Virus, emphasizing their transmission risks in various environments such as agricultural fairs and waterfowl habitats.
  • - Key findings indicate that agricultural fairs can facilitate the spread of Influenza A due to the close interaction between humans and swine; specifically, research has identified human infections linked to virus-infected swine at these events, underscoring public health implications.
  • - Zentkovich also explores the effectiveness of various preventive measures against swine viruses, such as the thermal inactivation of PEDV using heated water, highlighting the importance of environmental management in controlling disease spread in livestock populations.