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Rates of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)-associated hospitalization among adults with congestive heart failure-United States, 2015-2017
Kujawski SA , Whitaker M , Ritchey MD , Reingold AL , Chai SJ , Anderson EJ , Openo KP , Monroe M , Ryan P , Bye E , Como-Sabetti K , Barney GR , Muse A , Bennett NM , Felsen CB , Thomas A , Crawford C , Talbot HK , Schaffner W , Gerber SI , Langley GE , Kim L . PLoS One 2022 17 (3) e0264890 BACKGROUND: Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) can cause severe disease in adults with cardiopulmonary conditions, such as congestive heart failure (CHF). We quantified the rate of RSV-associated hospitalization in adults by CHF status using population-based surveillance in the United States. METHODS: Population-based surveillance for RSV (RSV-NET) was performed in 35 counties in seven sites during two respiratory seasons (2015-2017) from October 1-April 30. Adults (≥18 years) admitted to a hospital within the surveillance catchment area with laboratory-confirmed RSV identified by clinician-directed testing were included. Presence of underlying CHF was determined by medical chart abstraction. We calculated overall and age-stratified (<65 years and ≥65 years) RSV-associated hospitalization rates by CHF status. Estimates were adjusted for age and the under-detection of RSV. We also report rate differences (RD) and rate ratios (RR) by comparing the rates for those with and without CHF. RESULTS: 2042 hospitalized RSV cases with CHF status recorded were identified. Most (60.2%, n = 1230) were ≥65 years, and 28.3% (n = 577) had CHF. The adjusted RSV hospitalization rate was 26.7 (95% CI: 22.2, 31.8) per 10,000 population in adults with CHF versus 3.3 (95% CI: 3.3, 3.3) per 10,000 in adults without CHF (RR: 8.1, 95% CI: 6.8, 9.7; RD: 23.4, 95% CI: 18.9, 28.5). Adults with CHF had higher rates of RSV-associated hospitalization in both age groups (<65 years and ≥65 years). Adults ≥65 years with CHF had the highest rate (40.5 per 10,000 population, 95% CI: 35.1, 46.6). CONCLUSIONS: Adults with CHF had 8 times the rate of RSV-associated hospitalization compared with adults without CHF. Identifying high-risk populations for RSV infection can inform future RSV vaccination policies and recommendations. |
Outbreak of Acute Respiratory Illness Associated with Human Adenovirus Type 4 at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, 2019.
Chu VT , Simon E , Lu X , Rockwell P , Abedi GR , Gardner C , Kujawski SA , Schneider E , Gentile M , Ramsey LA , Liu R , Jones S , Janik C , Siniscalchi A , Landry ML , Christopher J , Lindstrom S , Steiner S , Thomas D , Gerber SI , Biggs HM . J Infect Dis 2021 225 (1) 55-64 ![]() ![]() BACKGROUND: Although a human adenovirus (HAdV) vaccine is available for military use, officers-in-training are not routinely vaccinated. We describe an HAdV-associated respiratory outbreak among unvaccinated cadets at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy and its impact on cadet training. METHODS: We defined a case as a cadet with new onset cough or sore throat during August 1-October 4, 2019. We reviewed medical records and distributed a questionnaire to identify cases and to estimate impact on cadet training. We performed real-time PCR testing on patient and environmental samples and whole genome sequencing on a subset of positive patient samples. RESULTS: Among the 1,072 cadets, 378 (35%) cases were identified by medical records (n=230) or additionally by the questionnaire (n=148). Of the 230 cases identified from medical records, 138 (60%) were male and 226 (98%) had no underlying conditions. From questionnaire responses, 113/228 (50%) cases reported duty restrictions. Of cases with respiratory specimens, 36/50 (72%) were HAdV positive; all 14 sequenced specimens were HAdV-4a1. Sixteen (89%) of 18 environmental specimens from the cadet dormitory were HAdV-positive. CONCLUSIONS: The HAdV-4-associated outbreak infected a substantial number of cadets and significantly impacted cadet training. Routine vaccination could prevent HAdV respiratory outbreaks in this population. |
Surveillance and testing for Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus, Saudi Arabia, March 2016-March 2019
Alzahrani A , Kujawski SA , Abedi GR , Tunkar S , Biggs HM , Alghawi N , Jokhdar H , Assiri AM , Watson JT . Emerg Infect Dis 2020 26 (7) 1571-1574 During March 2016-March 2019, a total of 200,936 suspected cases of Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus infection were identified in Saudi Arabia; infections were confirmed in 698 cases (0.3% [0.7/100,000 population per year]). Continued surveillance is necessary for early case detection and timely infection control response. |
Clinical and virologic characteristics of the first 12 patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in the United States.
Kujawski SA , Wong KK , Collins JP , Epstein L , Killerby ME , Midgley CM , Abedi GR , Ahmed NS , Almendares O , Alvarez FN , Anderson KN , Balter S , Barry V , Bartlett K , Beer K , Ben-Aderet MA , Benowitz I , Biggs HM , Binder AM , Black SR , Bonin B , Bozio CH , Brown CM , Bruce H , Bryant-Genevier J , Budd A , Buell D , Bystritsky R , Cates J , Charles EM , Chatham-Stephens K , Chea N , Chiou H , Christiansen D , Chu V , Cody S , Cohen M , Conners EE , Curns AT , Dasari V , Dawson P , DeSalvo T , Diaz G , Donahue M , Donovan S , Duca LM , Erickson K , Esona MD , Evans S , Falk J , Feldstein LR , Fenstersheib M , Fischer M , Fisher R , Foo C , Fricchione MJ , Friedman O , Fry A , Galang RR , Garcia MM , Gerber SI , Gerrard G , Ghinai I , Gounder P , Grein J , Grigg C , Gunzenhauser JD , Gutkin GI , Haddix M , Hall AJ , Han GS , Harcourt J , Harriman K , Haupt T , Haynes AK , Holshue M , Hoover C , Hunter JC , Jacobs MW , Jarashow C , Joshi K , Kamali T , Kamili S , Kim L , Kim M , King J , Kirking HL , Kita-Yarbro A , Klos R , Kobayashi M , Kocharian A , Komatsu KK , Koppaka R , Layden JE , Li Y , Lindquist S , Lindstrom S , Link-Gelles R , Lively J , Livingston M , Lo K , Lo J , Lu X , Lynch B , Madoff L , Malapati L , Marks G , Marlow M , Mathisen GE , McClung N , McGovern O , McPherson TD , Mehta M , Meier A , Mello L , Moon SS , Morgan M , Moro RN , Murray J , Murthy R , Novosad S , Oliver SE , O’Shea J , Pacilli M , Paden CR , Pallansch MA , Patel M , Patel S , Pedraza I , Pillai SK , Pindyck T , Pray I , Queen K , Quick N , Reese H , Reporter R , Rha B , Rhodes H , Robinson S , Robinson P , Rolfes MA , Routh JA , Rubin R , Rudman SL , Sakthivel SK , Scott S , Shepherd C , Shetty V , Smith EA , Smith S , Stierman B , Stoecker W , Sunenshine R , Sy-Santos R , Tamin A , Tao Y , Terashita D , Thornburg NJ , Tong S , Traub E , Tural A , Uehara A , Uyeki TM , Vahey G , Verani JR , Villarino E , Wallace M , Wang L , Watson JT , Westercamp M , Whitaker B , Wilkerson S , Woodruff RC , Wortham JM , Wu T , Xie A , Yousaf A , Zahn M , Zhang J . Nat Med 2020 26 (6) 861-868 Data on the detailed clinical progression of COVID-19 in conjunction with epidemiological and virological characteristics are limited. In this case series, we describe the first 12 US patients confirmed to have COVID-19 from 20 January to 5 February 2020, including 4 patients described previously(1-3). Respiratory, stool, serum and urine specimens were submitted for SARS-CoV-2 real-time reverse-transcription polymerase chain reaction (rRT-PCR) testing, viral culture and whole genome sequencing. Median age was 53 years (range: 21-68); 8 patients were male. Common symptoms at illness onset were cough (n = 8) and fever (n = 7). Patients had mild to moderately severe illness; seven were hospitalized and demonstrated clinical or laboratory signs of worsening during the second week of illness. No patients required mechanical ventilation and all recovered. All had SARS-CoV-2 RNA detected in respiratory specimens, typically for 2-3 weeks after illness onset. Lowest real-time PCR with reverse transcription cycle threshold values in the upper respiratory tract were often detected in the first week and SARS-CoV-2 was cultured from early respiratory specimens. These data provide insight into the natural history of SARS-CoV-2. Although infectiousness is unclear, highest viral RNA levels were identified in the first week of illness. Clinicians should anticipate that some patients may worsen in the second week of illness. |
Outbreaks of adenovirus-associated respiratory illness on five college campuses in the United States.
Kujawski SA , Lu X , Schneider E , Blythe D , Boktor S , Farrehi J , Haupt T , McBride D , Stephens E , Sakthivel SK , Bachaus B , Waller K , Bauman L , Marconi A , Lewis R , Dettinger L , Ernst R , Kinsey W , Lindstrom S , Gerber SI , Watson JT , Biggs HM . Clin Infect Dis 2020 72 (11) 1992-1999 ![]() ![]() BACKGROUND: Human adenoviruses (HAdVs) are commonly associated with acute respiratory illness. HAdV outbreaks are well documented in congregate military training settings, but less is known about outbreaks on college campuses. During fall 2018 and spring 2019, five U.S. colleges reported increases in HAdV-associated respiratory illness. Investigations were performed to better understand HAdV epidemiology in this setting. METHODS: A case was a student at one of the five colleges with acute respiratory illness and laboratory-confirmed HAdV infection during October 2018-December 2018 or March-May 2019. Available respiratory specimens were typed by HAdV type-specific real-time PCR assays, and for a subset, whole genome sequencing was performed. We reviewed available medical records and cases were invited to complete a questionnaire, which included questions on symptom presentation, social history, and absenteeism. RESULTS: We identified 168 HAdV cases. Median age was 19 (range: 17-22) years and 102 cases (61%) were male. Eleven cases were hospitalized, 10 with pneumonia; two cases died. Among questionnaire respondents, 80% (75/94) missed >/=1 day of class because of their illness. Among those with a type identified (79%), HAdV types 4 and 7 were equally detected, with frequency of each varying by site. Genome types 4a1 and 7d were identified, respectively, by whole genome sequence analysis. CONCLUSIONS: HAdV respiratory illness was associated with substantial morbidity and missed class time among young, generally healthy adults on five U.S. college campuses. HAdVs should be considered a cause of respiratory illness outbreaks in congregate settings such as college campuses. |
Enterovirus D68-associated acute respiratory illness - New Vaccine Surveillance Network, United States, July-October, 2017 and 2018
Kujawski SA , Midgley CM , Rha B , Lively JY , Nix WA , Curns AT , Payne DC , Englund JA , Boom JA , Williams JV , Weinberg GA , Staat MA , Selvarangan R , Halasa NB , Klein EJ , Sahni LC , Michaels MG , Shelley L , McNeal M , Harrison CJ , Stewart LS , Lopez AS , Routh JA , Patel M , Oberste MS , Watson JT , Gerber SI . MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep 2019 68 (12) 277-280 In the fall of 2014, an outbreak of enterovirus D68 (EV-D68)-associated acute respiratory illness (ARI) occurred in the United States (1,2); before 2014, EV-D68 was rarely reported to CDC (2,3). In the United States, reported EV-D68 detections typically peak during late summer and early fall (3). EV-D68 epidemiology is not fully understood because testing in clinical settings seldom has been available and detections are not notifiable to CDC. To better understand EV-D68 epidemiology, CDC recently established active, prospective EV-D68 surveillance among pediatric patients at seven U.S. medical centers through the New Vaccine Surveillance Network (NVSN) (4). This report details a preliminary characterization of EV-D68 testing and detections among emergency department (ED) and hospitalized patients with ARI at all NVSN sites during July 1-October 31, 2017, and the same period in 2018. Among patients with ARI who were tested, EV-D68 was detected in two patients (0.8%) in 2017 and 358 (13.9%) in 2018. Continued active, prospective surveillance of EV-D68-associated ARI is needed to better understand EV-D68 epidemiology in the United States. |
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