Publications by authors named "Ursula J Blumenthal"
Use of sewage or wastewater in agriculture is becoming increasingly common as a result of a global water scarcity. Intestinal nematode infections have been identified as the main health risk associated with this practice. To protect consumer and farmer health, the World Health Organization (WHO) has established an intestinal nematode water quality standard.
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- A seroepidemiological study in rural Mexico found that age impacts the acquisition of antibodies against the Mexico strain of norovirus, with significantly higher rates in adults (81%) compared to young children (34%).
- Personal and domestic hygiene practices were linked to higher chances of developing antibodies, highlighting the importance of cleanliness and specific household factors.
- Different risk factors were identified for infants (like having dogs in the home) versus older children (such as the mother's agricultural work), suggesting variability in transmission routes for norovirus in different age groups.