ABSTRACT
We describe a feline sporotrichosis cluster and zoonotic transmission between one of the affected cats and a technician at a veterinary clinic in Kansas, USA. Increased awareness of sporotrichosis and the potential for zoonotic transmission could help veterinary professionals manage feline cases and take precautions to prevent human acquisition.
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Cat Diseases , Sporotrichosis , Zoonoses , Animals , Cats , Female , Humans , Animal Technicians , Cat Diseases/microbiology , Cat Diseases/epidemiology , Cat Diseases/transmission , Kansas/epidemiology , Sporothrix/isolation & purification , Sporothrix/genetics , Sporotrichosis/veterinary , Sporotrichosis/transmission , Sporotrichosis/epidemiology , Sporotrichosis/microbiology , Zoonoses/epidemiology , Zoonoses/microbiology , Zoonoses/transmissionABSTRACT
This study evaluates the 2008-2009 "Lose your Excuse" public service advertising (PSA) campaign on energy efficiency targeting 8- to 12-year-olds, intended to increase knowledge, foster proactive attitudes, and change energy usage behaviors. Baseline and two follow-up surveys were conducted with online samples representative of the national population of households with kids with online access. Almost half (47%) of the tweens recognized at least one ad from the campaign. Ad recognition was positively associated with knowledge, proactive attitudes, and energy-saving behavior. Propensity score analysis confirmed a small but measurable and statistically significant effect on energy-saving behavior. The discussion section compares these results to public health campaigns in terms of ghost awareness, reach, and effect size.
