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Legionella spp., amoebae and not-fermenting Gram negative bacteria in an Italian university hospital water system	2014	Department of Biomedical Sciences and Morphological and Functional Images, University of Messina, Italy.; Italian National Research Council, Institute for Coastal Marine Environment, Messina, Italy.; Department of Biomedical Sciences and Morphological and	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Annals of Agricultural and Environmental Medicine : AAEM Periodical, Abbrev. Ann.Agric.Environ.Med. Pub Date Free Form Volume 21 Issue 3 Start Page 489 Other Pages 493 Notes JID: 9500166; ppublish Place of Publication Poland ISSN/ISBN 1898-2263; 1232-1966 Accession Number PMID: 25292115 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; IM DOI 10.5604/12321966.1120623 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 25292115 Abstract INTRODUCTION: In hospital and other health care facilities, contamination of water systems by potentially infectious microorganisms, such as bacteria, viruses and protozoa, is a source of nosocomial infections, which may originate fromcolonization of water pipes, cooling towers, spa pools, taps, showers and water supplies. Objective. The study focuses on the occurrence of Legionella spp., free-living amoebae and non-fermenting Gram-negative microorganisms in a University hospital water system located in the town of Messina (Sicily, Italy), which had never been examined previously. MATERIALS AND METHODS: From January 2008 - March 2009, hot tap water samples were collected from 10 wards. Legionella spp. recovered on selective culture medium were identified by microagglutination latex test; free-living amoebae were cultured using Escherichia coli as a food source. Non-fermenting Gram negative microorganisms were identified by API 20 NE strips. RESULTS: Legionella spp. were found in 33.33% of the samples. L. pneumophila serogroup 1 was recovered from the Laboratory Diagnostic and Anaesthesia-Neurology Wards, with a peak of 3.5 x 10(4) cfu/L in May 2008. L. pneumophila serogroups 2-14 were found in the Othorhinolaryngology, Pathologic Anatomy, Paediatrics and Surgery Wards, and peaked (4 x 10(4) cfu/L) in April 2008. Pseudomonadaceae and Hyphomycetes were also detected. Legionella spp. were recovered from samples positive for non-pathogenic amoebae Hartmannella spp. CONCLUSION: This first study of a Messina hospital water system suggested potential health risks related to the detection of Hartmannella spp., as reservoirs for Legionella spp., and Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a Gram negative non-fermenting bacterium frequently causing nosocomial pneumonia. The urgent need for monitoring programmes and prevention measures to ensure hospital water safety is stressed. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Lagana,P., Caruso,G., Piccione,D., Gioffre,M.E., Pino,R., Delia,S. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
Legionellosis in meat-packing combines of the Lithuanian SSR	1989	Bunikis, I.A.	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Gigiena truda i professional'nye zabolevaniia Periodical, Abbrev. Gig.Tr.Prof.Zabol. Pub Date Free Form / Volume Issue 12 Start Page 14 Other Pages 16 Notes Place of Publication ISSN/ISBN 0016-9919 Accession Number Language SubFile DOI Output Language Unknown(0) PMID Abstract The article presents the results of a study of Legionella pneumophila morbidity in Lithuanian meat-processing factory workers, as well as the specific position of legionellosis in the fever diseases structure among the workers of the industry. The technique showed that Legionella pneumophila 1st serogroup seropositive reaction was traced among the healthy workers in 0.2% (antibody titer 1:64). Rather high percentage (7.1%) of persons with specific antibodies was found among those who had suffered the fever disease 6 month before the examination. Among 191 fever patients examined, in 35 (18.3%) cases antibodies against L. pneumophila were detected in diagnostic titers. In 26 workers legionellosis was diagnosed as a result of serologic testing, and Pontiac fever cases were predominant. 1 case was subsequently followed by pneumonia. A chronic nature of epidemic manifestations of legionellosis was established. The pathogenic antigen was detected in 4 of 32 water samples taken from the factory water pipes. Descriptors bacterium antibody, article, blood, comparative study, disease transmission, human, immunology, incidence, Legionella, legionnaire disease, Lithuania, meat industry, microbiology, occupational disease, water supply Links Book Title Legionellez na miasokombinatakh Litovskoi SSR. Database MEDLINE Publisher Data Source Embase Authors Bunikis,I. A., Moteiunas,L. I., Tartakovskii,I. S., Gotvianskaia,T. P., Barkhatova,O. I. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
Legionellosis: clinical and epidemiological data	1997	Berbecar, S., Institutul de Medicina Aeronautica.	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Bacteriologia, Virusologia, Parazitologia, Epidemiologia (Bucharest, Romania : 1990) Periodical, Abbrev. Bacteriol.Virusol.Parazitol.Epidemiol. Pub Date Free Form / Volume 42 Issue 2-Jan Start Page 103 Other Pages 106 Notes Place of Publication ISSN/ISBN 1220-3696 Accession Number Language SubFile DOI Output Language Unknown(0) PMID Abstract Legionellosis is a contagious disease occurring either sporadically or more frequently in outbreaks, the infections being caused by members of the family Legionellaceae. The disease may show two clinical forms, i.e.: 1) the pneumonic form characterized by fever, pulmonary, neurologic and often hepatic and renal affections, severe evolution and high mortality rate; and 2) non-pneumonic form similar to influenza infection. Occurrence of the disease was mentioned almost all over the world its incidence in Europe reaching 1-3%. The infection sources are: warm water supply systems of hospitals, hotels etc.; water cooling towers, humidifier of air-conditioning systems, disperses for therapeutically applied aerosols, water sprinkling equipment, etc. Incubation period of the disease is 2-10 days. The factors favoring infection have to be looked for with all the conditions generating a decrease in activity of immunization system. Disease control steps through eliminating infection sources: water hyperchlorination, increase of water temperature in water supply systems at 60 degrees C for short periods, detachment of non-functional water pipes from the main trunk line. Occurrence of legionellosis is monitored by both active and passive means applied within the country and on an international level through the Reference Centres for Legionellosis. Descriptors article, health, human, incidence, legionnaire disease, prevalence Links Book Title Legioneloza: date clinice ÅŸi epidemiologice. Database MEDLINE Publisher Data Source Embase Authors Berbecar,S. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
Legionnaires' disease in Yugoslavia (an epicritical review of patients)	1990	PetriceviÄ‡, I., Klinika za infektivne bolesti Dr. Fran MihaljeviÄ‡, Zabreb.	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full PluÄ‡ne bolesti : casopis Udruzenja pneumoftiziologa Jugoslavije = the journal of Yugoslav Association of Phthisiology and Pneumology Periodical, Abbrev. Plucne Bolesti Pub Date Free Form / Volume 42 Issue 2-Jan Start Page 67 Other Pages 70 Notes Place of Publication ISSN/ISBN 0352-5503 Accession Number Language SubFile DOI Output Language Unknown(0) PMID Abstract A review of patients with Legionnaires' disease hospitalized in our Clinic from the first cases recorded in 1978 up to now has been given. The diagnosis was confirmed by indirect immunofluorescent method in 23 patients with pneumonia, using antigen and method of the Center for Disease Control Biological Products Division, Atlanta, Georgia, USA (Dr Wilkinson). Most of the patients (16) were sporadic cases and twice as less cases were from two epidemics (7). Two patients among sporadic cases developed a very severe form of the disease during the immunosuppressive therapy after kidney transplantation. Clinical, epidemiological and laboratory data of 10 patients hospitalized and treated during the last three years (1986-1988) were analyzed in details. Two thirds of these patients were above 40 years of age and the youngest one was 29 years old. Except the advanced age no other firm disposable factor was found in patients belonging to sporadic cases. In cases from epidemics the source of infection was probably water from water-pipes i.e. hotel devices (bathrooms, douches, drinking water, air-conditioning units, water used in kitchen for cooking etc). All patients recovered after a longer symptomatic and antibiotic treatment. Erythromycin and rifampicin were applied the most frequently. In some patients treatment with chloramphenicol was effective. Descriptors adult, article, female, human, legionnaire disease, male, middle aged, pathology Links Book Title Legionarska bolest u nas (epikriticki pregled bolesnika). Database MEDLINE Publisher Data Source Embase Authors PetriceviÄ‡,I., Presecki,V., Kuzman,I., Soldo,I., DrazenoviÄ‡,V. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
Legislation enforcement of the waterpipe tobacco industry: a qualitative analysis of the London experience	2014	Department of Primary Care and Public Health, Imperial College London, London W6 8RP, UK mohammed.jawad06@imperial.ac.uk.	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Nicotine & tobacco research : official journal of the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco Periodical, Abbrev. Nicotine Tob.Res. Pub Date Free Form Jul Volume 16 Issue 7 Start Page 1000 Other Pages 1008 Notes CI: (c) The Author 2014; JID: 9815751; 2014/03/18 [aheadofprint]; ppublish Place of Publication England ISSN/ISBN 1469-994X; 1462-2203 Accession Number PMID: 24642591 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM DOI 10.1093/ntr/ntu022 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 24642591 Abstract INTRODUCTION: Waterpipe tobacco smoking (WTS) is prevalent worldwide and is legislatively enforceable under many countries' existing tobacco laws. Globally, however, the waterpipe tobacco industry anecdotally appears poorly controlled. This study aimed to gather intelligence from local government (known as local authority [LA]) staff in London, United Kingdom, about their WTS enforcement experiences. METHODS: In-depth telephone interviews were conducted among 26 LA staff from 14 London boroughs, exploring industry characteristics and tobacco legislation compliance. Recurrent themes were analyzed and derived deductively. RESULTS: Approximately 400 waterpipe premises operate across London, benefiting from high profit margins. LA staff are resource strained, limiting their surveillance of waterpipe premises, some of which are associated with an underground culture. Noise and nuisance are key features of waterpipe premises. Most waterpipe premises were generally noncompliant with most aspects of existing tobacco legislation, mainly due to disproportionately low fines and unclear legislation enforcement guidance. Successful methods for enforcing legislation included a synchronized, multiagency approach; however, this was inconsistently implemented across boroughs. Many LA staff believe licensing waterpipe premises will improve surveillance and control the industry's proliferation. CONCLUSIONS: The waterpipe tobacco industry is unregulated and places a significant burden on many LAs in London, mainly due to lack of resources. These problems may also occur in other large cities worldwide. Existing tobacco legislation should be amended to accommodate WTS, including consideration of licensing the industry. More research is needed to gain a full understanding of the waterpipe tobacco industry and its impact on other global cities. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher . Published by Oxford University Press on behalf of the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco Data Source Authors Jawad,M. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20140318 PMCID Editors
Lessons from the recent case of CO poisoning due to shisha (hookah, narghile) tobacco smoking in Singapore	2010		Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Int J Emerg Med Periodical, Abbrev. Pub Date Free Form Volume 3 Issue 1 Start Page 67 Other Pages 8 Notes ID: 20414388 Place of Publication ISSN/ISBN Accession Number Language en SubFile DOI Output Language Unknown(0) PMID Abstract Descriptors Links http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2850973/?tool=pubmed; http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s12245-009-0139-2 Book Title Database MEDLINE; http://www.globalhealthlibrary.net/ Publisher Data Source Authors Chaouachi,Kamal Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
Leukocyte telomere length in relation to the risk of Barrett's esophagus and esophageal adenocarcinoma	2016	Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics, National Cancer Institute, Bethesda, Maryland.; Department of Epidemiology Research, Statens Serum Institut, Copenhagen, Denmark.; Department of Pathology, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington.; Depar	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Cancer medicine Periodical, Abbrev. Cancer.Med. Pub Date Free Form 6-Jul Volume Issue Start Page Other Pages Notes LR: 20160707; CI: (c) 2016; JID: 101595310; OTO: NOTNLM; 2016/01/04 [received]; 2016/04/27 [revised]; 2016/06/02 [accepted]; aheadofprint Place of Publication ISSN/ISBN 2045-7634; 2045-7634 Accession Number PMID: 27384379 Language ENG SubFile JOURNAL ARTICLE DOI 10.1002/cam4.810 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 27384379 Abstract Chronic inflammation and oxidative damage caused by obesity, cigarette smoking, and chronic gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) are major risk factors associated with Barrett's esophagus (BE) and esophageal adenocarcinoma (EAC). EAC has been increasing the past few decades, and early discovery and treatment are crucial for survival. Telomere shortening due to cell division and oxidative damage may reflect the impact of chronic inflammation and could possibly be used as predictor for disease development. We examined the prevalence of shorter leukocyte telomere length (LTL) among individuals with GERD, BE, or EAC using a pooled analysis of studies from the Barrett's and Esophageal Adenocarcinoma Consortium (BEACON). Telomere length was measured in leukocyte DNA samples by Q-PCR. Participants included 1173 patients (386 with GERD, 384 with EAC, 403 with BE) and 736 population-based controls. The association of LTL (in tertiles) along the continuum of disease progression from GERD to BE to EAC was calculated using study-specific odds ratios (ORs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) from logistic regression models adjusted for potential confounders. Shorter LTL were less prevalent among GERD patients (OR 0.57; 95% CI: 0.35-0.93), compared to population-based controls. No statistically significant increased prevalence of short/long LTL among individuals with BE or EAC was observed. In contrast to some earlier reports, our findings add to the evidence that leukocyte telomere length is not a biomarker of risk related to the etiology of EAC. The findings do not suggest a relationship between LTL and BE or EAC. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher The Authors. Cancer Medicine published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd Data Source Authors Wennerstrom,E.C., Risques,R.A., Prunkard,D., Giffen,C., Corley,D.A., Murray,L.J., Whiteman,D.C., Wu,A.H., Bernstein,L., Ye,W., Chow,W.H., Vaughan,T.L., Liao,L.M. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20160706 PMCID Editors
Level of cigarette consumption and quit behavior in a population of low-intensity smokers--longitudinal results from the International Tobacco Control (ITC) survey in Mexico	2013	Arnold School of Public Health, University of South Carolina, 800 Sumter Street, Columbia, SC 29208, United States. swayampa@sc.edu	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Addictive Behaviors Periodical, Abbrev. Addict.Behav. Pub Date Free Form Apr Volume 38 Issue 4 Start Page 1958 Other Pages 1965 Notes LR: 20150219; CI: Copyright (c) 2012; GR: K07 CA139114/CA/NCI NIH HHS/United States; GR: P01 CA138389/CA/NCI NIH HHS/United States; GR: P01 CA138389/CA/NCI NIH HHS/United States; JID: 7603486; NIHMS429649; OID: NLM: NIHMS429649; OID: NLM: PMC3579525; 2011 Place of Publication England ISSN/ISBN 1873-6327; 0306-4603 Accession Number PMID: 23380491 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Multicenter Study; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM DOI 10.1016/j.addbeh.2012.12.007 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 23380491 Abstract BACKGROUND: Mexican smokers are more likely to be non-daily smokers and to consume fewer cigarettes per day than smokers in other countries. Little is known about their quit behaviors. AIM: The aim of this study is to determine factors associated with having made a quit attempt and being successfully quit at 14-month follow-up in a population-based cohort of adult Mexicans who smoke at different levels of intensity. DESIGN: A longitudinal analysis of wave-III and wave-IV (2010) Mexican administration of International Tobacco Control Policy Evaluation Project was conducted. SETTING: This study was conducted in six large urban centers in Mexico PARTICIPANTS: The participants of this study comprised 1206 adults who were current smokers at wave-III and who were followed to wave-IV. MEASUREMENTS: We compared three groups of smokers: non-daily smokers-who did not smoke every day in the past 30 days (n=398), daily light smokers who smoked every day at a rate of 5 cigarettes per day (n=434). Data on smoking behavior, psychosocial characteristics and socio-demographics were collected at baseline and after 14 months. FINDINGS: In multivariate logistic regression predicting having made a quit attempt at follow-up, significant factors included being a non-daily smoker versus a heavy daily smoker (ORadj=1.83, 95% CI: 1.19-2.83), less perceived addiction (ORadj=1.86, 95% CI: 1.20-2.87), greater worry that cigarettes will damage health (ORadj=2.04, 95% CI: 1.16-3.61) and having made a quit attempt in the past year at baseline (ORadj=1.70, 95% CI: 1.23-2.36). In multivariate logistic regression predicting being successfully quit at one-year follow-up, significant factors included being a non-daily smoker versus a heavy daily smoker (ORadj=2.54, 95% CI: 1.37-4.70) and less perceived addiction (not addicted: ORadj=3.26, 95% CI: 1.73-6.14; not much: ORadj=1.95, 95% CI: 1.05-3.62 versus very much). CONCLUSIONS: Mexican adult smokers who are non-daily smokers were more likely than daily heavy smokers to have attempted to quit during follow-up and to succeed in their quit attempt. Future research should determine whether tobacco control policies and programs potentiate this tendency and which interventions are needed to help heavier smokers to quit. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Elsevier Ltd Data Source Authors Swayampakala,K., Thrasher,J., Carpenter,M.J., Shigematsu,L.M., Cupertio,A.P., Berg,C.J. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20121216 PMCID PMC3579525 Editors
Levels of exhaled carbon monoxide in healthy active and passive smokers	2015		Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Przeglad lekarski Periodical, Abbrev. Przegl.Lek. Pub Date Free Form Volume 72 Issue 3 Start Page 99 Other Pages 102 Notes JID: 19840720R; 0 (Tobacco Smoke Pollution); 7U1EE4V452 (Carbon Monoxide); ppublish Place of Publication Poland ISSN/ISBN 0033-2240; 0033-2240 Accession Number PMID: 26731862 Language eng SubFile Clinical Study; Journal Article; IM DOI Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 26731862 Abstract BACKGROUND: Cigarette smoke is the major and most common indoor source of carbon monoxide. CO combines with haemoglobin to form carboxyhaemoglobin (COHb) which hinders oxygen transport and causes myocardial infarction and coronary heart disease. CO damages the endothelium of large and medium arteries and contributes to the development of atherosclerosis. MATERIAL AND METHOD: Participants in the study included 148 active and 306 passive smokers. In both groups the largest proportion of respondents were aged 30-49. Numbers of male and female participants were identical among the active smokers, while the majority of the passive smokers were women. Majority of the participants in both groups lived in large towns (over 100,000 inhabitants). The levels of exhaled CO were measured with Micro+smokerlyzer distributed in Poland by Synecpol. Every participant was provided with relevant instructions and the test was conducted by trained researchers. RESULTS: The mean level of exhaled carbon monoxide in active smokers was 12.57 ppm with higher levels found in men. The highest mean level of eCO was found in participants with body weight between 60 kg and 80 kg (mean eCO = 13.39 ppm). The highest levels were observed in participants living in towns with 51,000-100,000 inhabitants. In passive smokers, the mean level of exhaled carbon monoxide was 3.55 +/- 1.26 ppm with higher levels found in men. CONCLUSIONS: For non-smokers, the study identified a significant relationship between the level of exhaled CO and the participants' gender (p Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Krzych-Falta,E., Modzelewska,D., Samolinski,B. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
Levels of household particulate matter and environmental tobacco smoke exposure in the first year of life for a cohort at risk for asthma in urban Syracuse, NY	2011	Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX 76019-0049, USA. hunt@uta.edu	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Environment international Periodical, Abbrev. Environ.Int. Pub Date Free Form Oct Volume 37 Issue 7 Start Page 1196 Other Pages 1205 Notes LR: 20131121; CI: Copyright (c) 2011; JID: 7807270; 0 (Particulate Matter); 0 (Tobacco Smoke Pollution); K5161X06LL (Cotinine); 2010/11/25 [received]; 2011/04/21 [accepted]; 2011/05/28 [aheadofprint]; ppublish Place of Publication Netherlands ISSN/ISBN 1873-6750; 0160-4120 Accession Number PMID: 21620473 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.; IM DOI 10.1016/j.envint.2011.04.013 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 21620473 Abstract The Syracuse, NY, AUDIT (Assessment of Urban Dwellings for Indoor Toxics) study was designed to quantify asthma agent levels in the inner-city homes of a birth cohort whose mothers had a diagnosis of asthma. Risk of exposure to particulate matter (PM), particle number and tobacco smoke was assessed in 103 infants' homes. Repeat measurements were made in 44% of the homes. Infants also were examined on a quarterly basis during the first year of life to monitor their respiratory health and urine cotinine levels. Overall geometric mean (GM) values for PM(2.5) of 21.2 mug/m(3) and for PM(10) of 31.8 mug/m(3) were recorded in homes at visit 1. GM values for PM(2.5) and PM(10) in smoking homes were higher at 26.3 and 37.7 mug/m(3), while values in non-smoking homes were 12.7 and 21.2 mug/m(3) respectively. Fifty-four percent of mothers (55/103) smoked at some point in pregnancy (39% smoked throughout pregnancy). Environmental tobacco smoke (ETS) exposure occurred in 68% of homes during the infants' first year. Significant to this study was the size- and time-resolved monitoring of PM at 140 home visits and the classification of PM count data. PM number counts ranged from continuously low levels (little indoor activity) to continuously high counts (constant indoor activity), and recorded apparent instances of prolonged repeated cigarette smoking. Wheezing in the first year of life was recorded for 38% of the infants (39/103). Adjusted logistic regression modeling demonstrated that elevated levels of indoor PM(2.5) (>/= 15 mug/m(3)) were a significant risk factor for infant wheezing after controlling for infant gender, mothers' age and education level, season of home visit and presence of carpeting (OR 4.21; 95% CI 1.36-13.03; p=0.013). An elevated level of the nicotine metabolite cotinine in infant urine also was associated with infant wheezing after adjusting for infant gender, mothers' age and education level (OR 5.10; 95% CI 0.96-27.24; p=0.057). ETS exposure was pervasive in the AUDIT cohort and a risk for developing infants in this urban population. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Elsevier Ltd Data Source Authors Hunt,A., Crawford,J.A., Rosenbaum,P.F., Abraham,J.L. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20110528 PMCID Editors

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