| bioaerosols from the land application of biosolids in the desert southwest usa. | this study evaluated bioaerosol emissions during land application of class b biosolids in and around tucson, arizona, to aid in developing models of the fate and transport of bioaerosols generated from the land application of biosolids. samples were collected for 20 min at distances between 2 m and 20 m downwind of point sources, using an skc biosampler impinger. a total of six samples were collected per sampling event, which consisted of a biosolid spray applicator applying liquid biosolids to ... | 2004 | 15318479 |
| salmonellosis in a free-ranging population of javelinas (pecari tajacu) in south central arizona. | the javelina, or collared peccary (pecari tajacu), is indigenous to arizona, new mexico, and texas in the united states and ranges throughout latin america. from june 2004 to april 2005, an estimated 105 javelinas died in a mortality event that occurred in tucson, arizona, and neighboring areas. clinical signs observed in sick animals included emaciation, dehydration, lethargy, and diarrhea. in addition, some animals showed labored breathing and hind limb weakness. we necropsied 34 animals, and ... | 2009 | 19901370 |
| use of an online survey during an outbreak of clostridium perfringens in a retirement community-arizona, 2012. | an outbreak of gastrointestinal (gi) illness among retirement community residents was reported to the maricopa county department of public health. online surveys can be useful for rapid investigation of disease outbreaks, especially when local health departments lack time and resources to perform telephone interviews. online survey utility among older populations, which may lack computer access or literacy, has not been defined. | 2014 | 23760307 |