Projects

Interventions and Methodologies to Reduce Human Food-Borne Bacterial Pathogens in Chickens Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 410063

Molecular Characterization and Gastrointestinal Tract Ecology of Commensal Human Food-Borne Bacterial Pathogens in the Chicken Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 411839

Comparative Genomics of the Food-Borne Pathogen Campy Jejuni for the Identification of Genetic Markers Specific to Isolates Causing Diseases Trust (T)   Accession Number: 411877

Publications

Eukaryotic Cell Invasion does not correlate to flaA SVR Sequence Type based on a Library of Genetically Diverse Campylobacter jejuni Isolates Originally Recovered from A Variety of Sources in Iceland - (Abstract)

Akins, E.D., Hiett, K.L., Sellers, H.S., Simmons, I.M., Stintzi, A., Lowman, R., Seal, B.S. 2009. Eukaryotic Cell Invasion does not correlate to flaA SVR Sequence Type based on a Library of Genetically Diverse Campylobacter jejuni Isolates Originally Recovered from A Variety of Sources in Iceland. Campylobacter Helicobacter and Related Organisms International Workshop.

Bacteriophages of the Family Siphoviridae Contain Amidase Enzymes That Lyse Clostridium Perfringens - (Abstract)

Seal, B.S., Simmons, I.M., Donovan, D.M., Siragusa, G. 2009. BACTERIOPHAGES OF THE FAMILY SIPHOVIRIDAE CONTAIN AMIDASE ENZYMES THAT LYSE CLOSTRIDIUM PERFRINGENS. Meeting Abstract.

Bacteriophages of the family siphoviridae contain amidase enzymes that lyse Clostridium perfringens - (Abstract)

Simmons, I.M., Seal, B.S., Donovan, D.M., Siragusa, G. 2009. Bacteriophages of the family siphoviridae contain amidase enzymes that lyse Clostridium perfringens. Evergreen International Phage Meeting.

Expression of Two Bacteriophage Enzymes that Lyse Clostridium perfringens which Share Sequences in the Cell Binding Domain of the Molecules but are Dissimilar in their Catalytic Enzymatic Domain - (Abstract)

Simmons, I.M., Siragusa, G., Donovan, D.M., Seal, B.S. 2009. Expression of Two Bacteriophage Enzymes that Lyse Clostridium perfringens which Share Sequences in the Cell Binding Domain of the Molecules but are Dissimilar in their Catalytic Enzymatic Domain. International Symposium on Antimicrobial Peptides.

Inducer bacteria, unique signal peptides and nutrient limitation stimulate in-vitro bacteriocin production - (Abstract)

Svetoch, E.A., Eruslanov, B.V., Perelygin, V.V., Levchuk, V.P., Seal, B.S., Stern, N.J. 2009. Inducer bacteria, unique signal peptides and nutrient limitation stimulate in-vitro bacteriocin production. International Symposium on Antimicrobial Peptides.

Comparison of two bacteriophage derived enzymes with lytic activity against strains of Clostridium perfringens - (Abstract)

Simmons, I.M., Siragusa, G.R., Donovan, D.M., Seal, B.S. 2009. Comparison of two bacteriophage derived enzymes with lytic activity against strains of Clostridium perfringens. American Society for Microbiology.

Antimicrobial activities of bacteriocins E50-52 and B602 against MRSA and other nosocomial infections - (Abstract)

Svetoch, E.A., Eruslanov, B.V., Kovalev, Y.N., Mitsevichq, E.V., Mitsevich, I.P., Levchuk, V.P., Fursova, N.K., Perelygin, V.V., Stepanshin, Y.G., Seal, B.S., Stern, N.J. 2009. Antimicrobial activities of bacteriocins E50-52 and B602 against MRSA and other nosocomial infections. Congress of European Microbiology. Helsinki, Finland. May 16-19,2009; ECCMID CD; Abstract R2136.

Predicting Salmonella enterica serotypes by semi-automated, repetitive extragenic palindromic sequence-based PCR - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Wise, M., Siragusa, G.R., Plumblee, J., Healy, M., Cray, P.J., Seal, B.S. 2008. Predicting Salmonella enterica serotypes by semi-automated, repetitive extragenic palindromic sequence-based PCR. Journal of Microbiological Methods. 76:18-24.

Use of Repetitive Element Palindromic-PCR (rep-PCR) for the Epidemiologic Discrimination of Food-Borne Pathogens - (Book/Chapter) - (19-Jun-08)

Lytic Clostridium perfringens Bacteriophage 39-O Genomic - (Abstract)

Seal, B.S., Siragusa, G.R., Fouts, D.E., Woolsey, R., Schegg, K.M. 2008. Lytic Clostridium perfringens Bacteriophage 39-O Genomic. Abstract at Edinburgh International Phage Conference, Session 2-1, Z-30.

Characterization of anti-Clostridium perfringens bacteriophages isolated on poultry farms in Central Russia - (Abstract)

Volozhantsev, N., Verevkin, V., Bannov, V., Shultchev, A., Zhilenkov, E., Svetoch, E., Siragusa, G., Seal, B.S. 2008. Characterization of anti-Clostridium perfringens bacteriophages isolated on poultry farms in Central Russia. Edinburgh International Phage Conference, Session 2-6, P. 43.

Monitoring of anti-C. perfringens bacteriophage CpV1 persistence in gastrointestinal tracts of broilers. - (Abstract)

Volozhantsev, N., Verevkin, V., Levchuk, V., Mitsevich, E., Mitsevich, I., Mvakinina, V., Krasilnikova, V., Bannov, V., Siragusa, G., Seal, B.S., Svetoch, E. 2008. Monitoring of anti-C. perfringens bacteriophage CpV1 persistence in gastrointestinal tracts of broilers. Edinburgh International Phage Conference.

Genomic Difference between Campylobacter jejuni Isolates Identify Surface membrane and Flagellar Function Gene Products Potentially Important for Colonizing the Chicken Intestine. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Hiett, K.L., Stintzi, A., Andacht, T.M., Kuntz, R.L., Seal, B.S. 2008. Genomic Difference between Campylobacter jejuni Isolates Identify Surface membrane and Flagellar Function Gene Products Potentially Important for Colonizing the Chicken Intestine.. Functional and Integrative Genomics. Epubed. 8(4):407-20.

Predicting Salmonella enterica subsp. enterica Serotypes by Repetitive Extragenic Palindromic Sequence-Based PCR - (Abstract)

Seal, B.S., Wise, M.G., Siragusa, G.R., Plumblee, J., Cray, P.J., Atkins, E.H., Ross, T.A., Healy, M. 2008. Predicting Salmonella enterica subsp. enterica Serotypes by Repetitive Extragenic Palindromic Sequence-Based PCR. American Society for Microbiology. Y-017.

Comparative Analysis of Clostridium perfringens Bacteriophage - (Abstract)

Simmons, I.M., Pleasant, D., Kuntz, R.L., Siragusa, G.R., Andacht, T., Ackermann, H.W., Seal, B.S. 2008. Comparative Analysis of Clostridium perfringens Bacteriophage. American Society for Microbiology. Abstract M-011.

Isolation and Purification of Enteroicin E-760 with a Broad Antimicrobial Activity Against Gram-positive and Gram-negative Bacteria (AAC01569-06 Version 3) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Line, J.E., Svetoch, E.A., Eruslanov, B.V., Perelygin, V.V., Mitsevich, E.V., Mitsevich, I.P., Pokhilenko, V.D., Levchuk, V.P., Svetoch, O.E., Seal, B.S., Siragusa, G.R., Stern, N.J. 2008. Isolation and Purification of Enteroicin E-760 with a Broad Antimicrobial Activity Against Gram-positive and Gram-negative Bacteria (AAC01569-06 Version 3). Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy. 52:1094-1100.

Bacteriophage Therapy and Campylobacter - (Book/Chapter) - (01-Oct-07)

Comparative Analysis of Clostridium perfringens Bacteriophage - (Abstract)

Pleasant, D., Kuntz, R.L., Siragusa, G.R., Seal, B.S. 2007. Comparative Analysis of Clostridium perfringens Bacteriophage. American Chemical Society Abstracts.

Proteomic Analyses of a Robust versus a Poor Chicken Gastrointestinal Colonizing Isolate of Campylobacter jejuni - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Seal, B.S., Hiett, K.L., Kuntz, R.L., Woolsey, R., Schegg, K., Ard, M., Stintzi, A. Proteomic Analyses of a Robust versus a Poor Chicken Gastrointestinal Colonizing Isolate of Campylobacter jejuni. Journal of Proteome Research. 6:4582-4591.

Diverse antimicrobial activity from Enterococcus faecium NRRL B-30746 bacteriocin - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Svetoch, E.A., Eruslanov, B.V., Perelygin, V.V., Vitsevich, E.V., Mitsevich, I.P., Borzenkov, V.N., Levchuk, V.P., Svetoch, O.E., Kovalev, Y.N., Stephanshin, Y.G., Siragusa, G.R., Seal, B.S., Stern, N.J. 2008. Diverse antimicrobial activity from Enterococcus faecium NRRL B-30746 bacteriocin. Journal of Agric Food Chem. 56(6), 1942-1948.

Bacteriocin from Enterococcus faecium NRRL B-30746 (E 50-52) kills Campylobacter jejuni in broilers - (Abstract)

Svetoch, E.A., Eruslanov, B.V., Perelygin, V.V., Mitsevich, E.V., Mitsevich, I.P., Borzenkov, V.N., Levchuk, V.P., Svetoch, O.E., Seal, B.S., Stern, N.J. 2007. Bacteriocin from Enterococcus faecium NRRL B-30746 (E 50-52) kills Campylobacter jejuni in broilers. Campylobacter Helicobacter and Related Organisms International Workshop. P 117, #P361.

Evaluation of Newcastle disease virus chimeras expressing the hemagglutinin-neuraminidase protein of velogenic strains in the context of a mesogenic recombinant virus backbone - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Estevez, C., Yu, Q., King, D.J., Seal, B.S. 2007. Evaluation of Newcastle disease virus chimeras expressing the hemagglutinin-neuraminidase protein of velogenic strains in the context of a mesogenic recombinant virus backbone. Virus Research. 129:182-190.

Characterization of a Differentially Translated Protein, OMP85, from Two Campylobacter jejuni Isolates with Different Colonization Potentials in Broiler Chickens - (Abstract)

Hiett, K.L., Kuntz, R.L., Seal, B.S. 2007. Characterization of a Differentially Translated Protein, OMP85, from Two Campylobacter jejuni Isolates with Different Colonization Potentials in Broiler Chickens. Campylobacter Helicobacter and Related Organisms International Workshop.

Invasion Assays and Genomotyping to Investigate Differences in Virulence of Campylobacter spp. Isolates from Iceland - (Abstract)

Akins, D.E., Hiett, K.L., Stintzi, A., Seal, B.S., Stern, N.J., Lowman, R., Harrison, M.A. 2007. Invasion Assays and Genomotyping to Investigate Differences in Virulence of Campylobacter spp. Isolates from Iceland. Campylobacter Helicobacter and Related Organisms International Workshop.

Invasion Assays and Genomotyping to Investigate Differences in Virulence of Campylobacter spp. Isolates from Iceland - (Abstract)

Akins, D.E., Hiett, K.L., Stintzi, A., Seal, B.S., Stern, N.J., Lowman, R., Harrison, M.A. 2007. Invasion Assays and Genomotyping to Investigate Differences in Virulence of Campylobacter spp. Isolates from Iceland. Campylobacter Helicobacter and Related Organisms International Workshop.

Gene Expression Profile of Campylobacter jejuni in Response to Chicken Weep - (Abstract)

Simmons, M., Hiett, K.L., Stintzi, A., Seal, B.S., Frank, J.F. 2007. Gene Expression Profile of Campylobacter jejuni in Response to Chicken Weep. Campylobacter Helicobacter and Related Organisms International Workshop.

Production of a bacteriocin by a poultry derived Campylobacter jejuni isolate with antimicrobial activity against Clostridium perfringens and other Gram positive bacteria. - (Abstract)

Svetoch, E.A., Eruslanov, B.V., Perelygin, V.V., Mitsevich, E.V., Mitsevich, I.P., Levchuk, V.P., Svetoch, O.E., Seal, B.S., Stern, N.J., Siragusa, G.R. 2007. Production of a bacteriocin by a poultry derived Campylobacter jejuni isolate with antimicrobial activity against Clostridium perfringens and other Gram positive bacteria.. Campylobacter Helicobacter and Related Organisms International Workshop. P 146, #P461.

Molecular Phylogeny of the Flaa Short Variable Region (Svr) among Campylobacter Spp Isolates Collected During An Annual Evaluatoin of Poultry Flocks in the Southeastern United States - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Hiett, K.L., Stern, N.J., Cray, P.J., Cox Jr, N.A., Seal, B.S. 2007. Molecular phylogeny of the flaa short variable region (svr) among campylobacter spp isolates collected during an annual evaluatoin of poultry flocks in the southeastern united states. Foodborne Pathogens and Disease. 4(3):339-347.

Production of a bacteriocin by a poultry derived Campylobacter jejuni isolate with antimicrobial activity against Clostridium perfringens and other Gram positive bacteria. - (Abstract)

Svetoch, E.A., Eruslanov, B.V., Perelygin, V.V., Mitsevich, E.V., Mitsevich, I.P., Luvchuk, V.P., Svetoch, O.E., Seal, B.S., Stern, N.J., Siragusa, G.R. 2007. Production of a bacteriocin by a poultry derived Campylobacter jejuni isolate with antimicrobial activity against Clostridium perfringens and other Gram positive bacteria.. Campylobacter Helicobacter and Related Organisms International Workshop.

Isolation and purification of a novel bacteriocin from Enterococcus spp. with broad spectrum inhibitory activity - (Abstract)

Line, J.E., Stern, N.J., Svetoch, E.A., Eruslanov, B.V., Perelygin, V.V., Mitsevich, E.V., Mitsevich, I.P., Pokhilenko, V.D., Levchuk, V.P., Svetoch, O.E., Seal, B.S. 2007. Isolation and purification of a novel bacteriocin from Enterococcus spp. with broad spectrum inhibitory activity. International Association for Food Protection.

A poultry-intestinal isolate of Campylobacter jejuni produces a bacteriocin (CUV-3) active against a range of Gram positive bacterial pathogens including Clostridium perfringens - (Abstract)

Siragusa, G.R., Svetoch, E.A., Eruslanov, B.V., Perelygin, V.V., Mitsevich, E.V., Mitsevich, I.P., Levchuk, V.P., Svetoch, O.E., Seal, B.S., Stern, N.J. 2007. A poultry-intestinal isolate of Campylobacter jejuni produces a bacteriocin (CUV-3) active against a range of Gram positive bacterial pathogens including Clostridium perfringens. Meeting Abstract. P. A13, Abstract #48.

Detection of Newcastle disease virus RNA by reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction using formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue and comparison with immunohistochemistry and in situ hybridization - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Wakamatsu, N., King, D.J., Seal, B.S., Brown, C.C. 2007. Detection of Newcastle disease virus RNA by reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction using formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue and comparison with immunohistochemistry and in situ hybridization. Journal of Veterinary Diagnostic Investigation. 19:396-400.

Genomotype Analyses for the Investigation of Campylobacter spp. Isolates with Distinct flaA Alleles of Recovered from Iceland - (Abstract)

Akins, E.D., Hiett, K.L., Stintzi, A., Seal, B.S., Lowman, R., Stern, N.J., Harrison, M.A. 2007. Genomotype Analyses for the Investigation of Campylobacter spp. Isolates with Distinct flaA Alleles of Recovered from Iceland. Meeting Abstract.

Genomotyping and flaA Sequencing to Investigate Differences in Virulence of Campylobacter Isolates from Iceland - (Abstract)

Akins, D., Hiett, K.L., Stintzi, A., Seal, B.S., Harrison, M.A. 2006. Genomotyping and flaA Sequencing to Investigate Differences in Virulence of Campylobacter Isolates from Iceland. Canadian Campylobacter Conference.

The Epidemiology of Antibiotic Resistance in Campylobacter Spp. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Moore, J.E., Barton, M.D., Blair, I.S., Corcoran, D., Dooley, J., Fanning, S., Kempf, I., Lastovica, A.J., Lowery, C.J., Seal, B.S. 2006. The epidemiology of antibiotic resistance in campylobacter spp.. Microbes and Infection. 8:1955-66.

Molecular Epidemiology, Gastrointestinal Ecology and Development of Antibiotic Alternative Interventions for Commensal Human Food-Borne Bacterial Pathogens in Poultry - (Abstract)

Seal, B.S., Siragusa, G.R., Hiett, K.L., Stern, N.J., Line, J.E. 2006. Molecular Epidemiology, Gastrointestinal Ecology and Development of Antibiotic Alternative Interventions for Commensal Human Food-Borne Bacterial Pathogens in Poultry. Genomes, Medicine and the Environment Meeting. p 34.

Molecular Epidemiology, Gastrointestinal Ecology and Development of Antibiotic Alternative Interventions for Commensal Human Food-Borne Bacterial Pathogens in Poultry - (Abstract)

Seal, B.S., Siragusa, G.R., Hiett, K.L., Stern, N.J., Line, J.E. 2006. Molecular Epidemiology, Gastrointestinal Ecology and Development of Antibiotic Alternative Interventions for Commensal Human Food-Borne Bacterial Pathogens in Poultry. Genomics.

The Ability of Flagellum-Specific Proteus Vulgaris Bacteriophage Pv22 to Interact with Campylobacter Jejuni Flagella in Culture - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Zhilenkov, E.L., Popova, V.M., Popov, D.V., Zavalsky, L.Y., Svetoch, E.A., Stern, N.J., Seal, B.S. 2006. The ability of flagellum-specific proteus vulgaris bacteriophage pv22 to interact with campylobacter jejuni flagella in culture. Virology Journal. 3:50-54.

Experimental Pathogenesis for Chickens, Turkeys, and Pigeons of Exotic Newcastle Disease Virus from An Outbreak in California During 2002-2003 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Wakamatsu, N., King, D.J., Kapczynski, D.R., Seal, B.S., Brown, C. 2006. Experimental pathogenesis for chickens, turkeys, and pigeons of exotic Newcastle disease virus from an outbreak in California during 2002-2003. Veterinary Pathology. 43(6):925-933.

The Pathogenesis of Newcastle Disease: a Comparison of Selected Newcastle Disease Virus Wild-Type Strains and Their Infectious Clones - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Wakamatsu, N., King, D.J., Seal, B.S., Samal, S.K., Brown, C.C. 2006. The pathogenesis of Newcastle disease: A comparison of selected Newcastle disease virus wild-type strains and their infectious clones. Virology. 353:333-343.

Isolation of a Lactobacillus Salivarius: Its Bacteriocin Is Inhibitory to Campylobacter Jejuni in Chickens - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Stern, N.J., Svetoch, E.A., Eruslanov, B.V., Perelygin, V.V., Mitsevich, E.V., Mitsevich, I.P., Pokhilenko, V.D., Levchuk, V.P., Svetoch, O.E., Seal, B.S. 2006. Isolation of a lactobacillus salivarius: its bacteriocin is inhibitory to campylobacter jejuni in chickens. Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy. Vol 50:3111-3116.

The Effect on Pathogenesis of Newcastle Disease Virus Lasota Strain from a Mutation of Fusion Cleavage Site to a Virulent Sequence - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Wakamatsu, N., King, D.J., Seal, B.S., Peeters, B.H., Brown, C. 2006. The effect on pathogenesis of Newcastle disease virus LaSota strain from a mutation of fusion cleavage site to a virulent sequence. Avian Diseases. 50:483-488.

Viral Rescue from An Infectious Clone of a Mesogenic Newcastle Disease Virus - (Abstract)

Estevez, C., Seal, B.S., Yu, Q. 2006. Viral rescue from an infectious clone of a mesogenic Newcastle disease virus. In: Proceedings of the 14th Annual Meeting of American Society for Virology, July 15, 2006, Madison, WI. p.217.

Discrimination of Campylobacter Spp. by Use of Gel-Based Rep-Pcr As Compared with Flaa Gene Short Variable Region DNA Sequence Analysis - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Hiett, K.L., Siragusa, G.R., Seal, B.S. 2006. Discrimination of campylobacter spp. by use of gel-based rep-pcr as compared with flaa gene short variable region dna sequence analysis. Journal of Applied Microbiology. 3:50-54.

Comparison of Chicken Weep and Carcass Rinse Sampling Methods for the Recovery of Campylobacter spp. Subtypes: Does the Technique Really Matter? - (Abstract)

Simmons, M.R., Hiett, K.L., Kuntz, R.L., Seal, B.S., Stern, N.J., Frank, J.F. 2006. Comparison of Chicken Weep and Carcass Rinse Sampling Methods for the Recovery of Campylobacter spp. Subtypes: Does the Technique Really Matter?. American Society for Microbiology. p. P042.

Survey of Wild Birds in the Southeastern United States for the Presence of Emerging/Novel Campylobacter Species - (Abstract)

Hiett, K.L., Kuntz, R.L., Stallknecht, D., Luttrell, P., Wilcox, B., Callicott, K., Seal, B.S. 2006. Survey of Wild Birds in the Southeastern United States for the Presence of Emerging/Novel Campylobacter Species. American Society for Microbiology. p. Q479.

Fast and Faster Methods to Identify and Quantify Bacterial Contaminations - (Abstract)

Barton Ii, F.E., Himmelsbach, D.S., Jackson, C.R., Seal, B.S. 2006. Fast and faster methods to identify and quantify bacterial contaminations. ARS Food Safety and Inspection Service Research Workshop.

Survey of Wild Birds in the Southeastern United States for the Presence of Emerging/Novel Campylobacter Species - (Abstract)

Hiett, K.L., Kuntz, R.L., Stallknecht, D.E., Luttrell, P., Wilcox, B., Callicott, K., Seal, B.S. 2006. Survey of Wild Birds in the Southeastern United States for the Presence of Emerging/Novel Campylobacter Species. Proceedings of the International Conference on Emerging Infectious Diseases. p. 39.

Detection of Newcastle Disease Virus Rna by Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction Using Formalin-Fixed, Paraffin-Embedded Tissue and Comparison with Immunohistochemistry and in Situ Hybridization - (Abstract)

Wakamatsu, N., King, D.J., Seal, B.S., Deal, T.M., Brown, C.C. 2005. Detection of newcastle disease virus rna by reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction using formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue and comparison with immunohistochemistry and in situ hybridization [abstract]. American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians. 48:166.

Pathogenesis of Newcastle Disease in Commercial and Specific Pathogen Free Turkeys Experimentally Infected with Isolates of Different Virulence - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Piacenti, A.M., King, D.J., Seal, B.S., Zhang, J., Brown, C.C. 2006. Pathogenesis of newcastle disease in commercial and specific pathogen free turkeys experimentally infected with isolates of different virulence. Veterinary Pathology. 43: 168-178.

Molecular Epidemiology, Gastrointestinal Ecology and Interventions for Commensal Human Food-Borne Bacterial Pathogens in the Chicken at the Poultry Microbiological Safety Research Unit, Ars, USDA - (Abstract)

Seal, B.S. 2005. Molecular epidemiology, gastrointestinal ecology and interventions for commensal human food-borne bacterial pathogens in the chicken at the poultry microbiological safety research unit, ars, usda. World Poultry Science Association Proceedings. p. 53.

Pancreatic Pathology in Chickens, Turkeys, and Pigeons Experimentally Infected with Newcastle Disease Viruses of Different Virulence - (Abstract)

Wakamatsu, N., King, D.J., Seal, B.S., Kapczynski, D.R., Armstrong, K.R., Stewart, M.J., Brown, C.C. 2005. Pancreatic pathology in chickens, turkeys, and pigeons experimentally infected with newcastle disease viruses of different virulence [abstract]. American College of Veterinary Pathologists Abstracts. 42(5)136.

Newcastle Disease Virus - (Book/Chapter)

Seal,B.S., King,D.J. 2005. Newcastle disease virus. In: Encyclopedia for Life Sciences. Chichester, UK: John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. Available: http:/www.els.net.

Use of Automated Repetitive-Sequence-Based Pcr for Typing of Food-Borne Bacterial Pathogens with Special Emphasis on Campylobacter Spp. from Avians. - (Abstract)

Hiett, K.L., Siragusa, G.R., Stern, N.J., Line, J.E., Kuntz, R.L., Seal, B.S. 2005. Use of automated repetitive-sequence-based pcr for typing of food-borne bacterial pathogens with special emphasis on campylobacter spp. from avians.. Campylobacter Helicobacter and Related Organisms International Workshop. p. 11.

Subtractive Hybridization and 2-D Gel Electrophoresis Identifies Genomic Differences Between Campylobacter Jejuni Isolates Demonstrated to Differentially Colonize Chickens - (Abstract)

Hiett, K.L., Kuntz, R.L., Seal, B.S. 2005. Subtractive hybridization and 2-d gel electrophoresis identifies genomic differences between campylobacter jejuni isolates demonstrated to differentially colonize chickens. Campylobacter Helicobacter and Related Organisms International Workshop. C3, P. 49.

Genotype Analysis of Campylobacter Spp. Recovered from Human Disease and Animals Other Than Broiler Chickens in Iceland (2001-2004) - (Abstract)

Hiett, K.L., Callicott, K., Stern, N.J., Seal, B.S., Kuntz, R.L., Hardardottir, H., Kristinsson, K., Fridriksdottir, V., Gunnarsson, E., Reiersen, J., Lowman, R. 2005. Genotype analysis of campylobacter spp. recovered from human disease and animals other than broiler chickens in iceland (2001-2004). Campylobacter Helicobacter and Related Organisms International Workshop. A 33, P. 12.

Molecular Epidemiology, Gastrointestinal Ecology and Interventions for Commensal Human Food-Borne Bacterial Pathogens in the Chicken at the Poultry Microbiological Safety Research Unit - (Abstract)

Seal, B.S. 2005. Molecular epidemiology, gastrointestinal ecology and interventions for commensal human food-borne bacterial pathogens in the chicken at the poultry microbiological safety research unit. Poultry Science Symposium Proceedings. Avian Gut Function in Health and Disease. V.28, p. 385.

Identification of a Truncated Nucleoprotein in Avian Metapneumovirus-Infected Cells Encoded by a Second Aug, in-Frame to the Full-Length Gene - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Seal, B.S., Alvarez, R. 2005. Identification of a truncated nucleoprotein in avian metapneumovirus-infected cells encoded by a second aug, in-frame to the full-length gene. Journal of Virology. 2(1):31.

The Use of in Situ Hybridization and Immunohistochemistry to Study the Pathogenesis of Varous Newcastle Disease Virus Strains and Recombinants in Embryonated Chicken Eggs - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Oldoni, I., Brown, C., King, D.J., Samal, S., Seal, B.S. 2005. The use of in situ hybridization and immunohistochemistry to study the pathogenesis of varous newcastle disease virus strains and recombinants in embryonated chicken eggs. Microbial Pathogenesis. 39:69-75.

Use of Automated Rep-Pcr for Typing of Food-Borne Bacterial Pathogens from Avian Species - (Abstract)

Line, J.E., Hiett, K.L., Siragusa, G.R., Stern, N.J., Seal, B.S. 2005. Use of automated repetitive-sequence-based pcr for typing of food-borne bacterial pathogens with special emphasis on campylobacter spp. from avian species [abstract] International Meeting on Microbial Epidemiological Markers. p. 25.

Subactive Hybridization Identifies Genomic Differences Between Campylobacter Jejuni Isolates Demonstrated to Differentially Colonize Chickens - (Abstract)

Hiett, K.L., Kuntz, R.L., Seal, B.S. 2005. Subactive hybridization identifies genomic differences between campylobacter jejuni isolates demonstrated to differentially colonize chickens. American Society for Microbiology Annual Meeting. P-281, P-321.

Preliminary Characterization of Bacteriophage That Infect Campylobacter Jejuni Isolated from the Russian Federation and Their Application to Control This Organism in the Chicken Gastrointestinal System - (Abstract)

Zhilenkov, E.L., Popoval, V.M., Zhilenkov, M.E., Svetoch, E.A., Stern, N.J., Seal, B.S. 2005. Preliminary characterization of bacteriophage that infect campylobacter jejuni isolated from the russian federation and their application to control this organism in the chicken gastrointestinal system [abstract]. American Society for Microbiology. Z038, P. 258.

Genomic Sequences of Low Virulence Avian Paramyxovirus 1 (Newcastle Disease Virus) Isolates Obtained from Live-Bird Markets in North America Not Related to Commonly Utilized Commercial Vaccine Strains - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Seal, B.S., Wise, M., Pedersen, J.C., Senne, D.A., Alvarez, R., Scott, M.A., King, D.J., Yu, Q., Kapczynski, D.R. 2005. Genomic sequences of low virulence avian paramyxovirus 1 (Newcastle disease virus) isolates obtained from live-bird markets in North America not related to commonly utilized commercial vaccine strains. Veterinary Microbiology. 106(1-2):7-16.

Comparison of the Full Length Genome Sequence of Avian Metapneumovirus Subtype C with Other Paramyxoviruses Including Highly Virulent Newcastle Disease Viruses - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Lwamba, H.M., Alvarez, R., Wise, M., Yu, Q., Halvorson, D., Njenga, M., Seal, B.S.2005. Comparison of the Full Length Genome Sequence of Avian Metapneumovirus Subtype C With Other Paramyxoviruses Including Highly Virulent Newcastle Disease Viruses. Virus Research. 107(1):83-92.

Lytic Bacteriophage Against Clostridium Perfringens - (Abstract)

Siragusa, G.R., Wise, M., Seal, B.S. 2004. Lytic bacteriophage against Clostridium perfringens [Abstract]. ASM Conference on the New Phage Biology, August 1-5, 2004, Key Biscayne, Florida. Paper No. 234.

Pathogenesis of Newcastle Disease in Turkeys Experimentally Infected with Different Isolates - (Abstract)

Piacenti, A.M., King, D.J., Seal, B.S., Brown, C.C. 2004. Pathogenesis of newcastle disease in turkeys experimentally infected with different isolates [abstract]. Veterinary Pathology. 41(5):573.

Pathogenesis of Newcastle Disease Virus, Using Infectious Clones to Examine Contributions of Various Genes to Virulence - (Abstract)

Wakamatsu, N., King, D.J., Seal, B.S., Peeters, B.P., Samal, S.K., Brown, C.C. 2004. Pathogenesis of newcastle disease virus, using infectious clones to examine contributions of various genes to virulence [abstract]. Veterinary Pathology. 41(5):573.

Pathologic Findings in Chickens, Turkeys, and Pigeons Experimentally Infected with Exotic Newcastle Disease Virus from An Outbreak in California During 2002-2003 - (Abstract)

Wakamatsu, N., Brown, C., Kapczynski, D.R., Seal, B.S., King, D.J. 2004. Pathologic findings in chickens, turkeys, and pigeons experimentally infected with exotic newcastle disease virus from an outbreak in california during 2002-2003 [abstract]. Veterinary Pathology. 41(5):581.

Nucleotide and Predicted Amino Acid Sequence Analysis of the Fusion Protein and Hemagglutinin-Neuraminidase Protein Genes among Newcastle Disease Virus Isolates. Phylogenetic RELATIONSHIPS..ATTACHMENT Glycoprotein Sequences - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Seal, B.S. 2004. Nucleotide and predicted amino acid sequence analysis of the fusion protein and hemagglutinin-neuraminidase protein genes among Newcastle disease virus isolates. Phylogenetic relationships among the Paramyxovirinae based on attachment glycoprotein sequences. Functional and Integrative Genomics, 4(4):246-257.

Isolation and Preliminary Characterization of Bacteriophage That Infect Campylobacter Jejuni - (Abstract)

Zhilenkov, E.L., Popova, V.M., Zhilenkov, M.E., Svetoch, E.A., Stern, N.J., Seal, B.S. 2004. Isolation and preliminary characterization of bacteriophage that infect Campylobacter jejuni [Abstract]. ASM Conference on the New Phage Biology, August 1-5, 2004, Key Biscayne, Florida. p. 17.

The Ability of Flagellum-Specific Proteus Vulgaris Bacteriophage Pv22 to Interact with Campylobacter Jejuni Flagella in Culture - (Abstract)

Zhilenkov, E.L., Popova, V.M., Popov, D.V., Zavalsky, L.Y., Svetoch, E.A., Stern, N.J., Seal, B.S. 2004. The ability of flagellum-specific Proteus vulgaris bacteriophage PV22 to interact with Campylobacter jejuni flagella in culture [Abstract]. ASM Conference on the New Phage Biology, August 1-5, 2004, Key Biscayne, Florida. p. 64.

Serological Cross-Reactivity among Members of the Metapneumovirinae Genus - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Alvarez, R., Jones, L.P., Seal, B.S., Kapczynski, D.R., Tripp, R.A. 2004. Serological cross-reactivity among members of the metapneumovirinae genus. Virus Research. 105:67-73.

Apoptosis of Pancreatic Exocrine Cells in Birds Infected with Newcastle Disease Viruses - (Abstract)

Armstrong, K.R., Wakamatsu, N., King, D.J., Seal, B.S., Kapczynski, D.R., Brown, C.C. 2004. Apoptosis of pancreatic exocrine cells in birds infected with newcastle disease viruses. Meeting Abstract.

The Use of Infectious Clones to Examine Contributions of Various Genes to Virulence of Newcastle Disease Virus - (Abstract)

Wakamatsu, N., King, D.J., Seal, B.S., Peeters, B., Samal, S., Brown, C. 2004. The use of infectious clones to examine contributions of various genes to virulence of newcastle disease virus. American Association of Avian Pathologists.

Experimental Virulence Assessment of Exotic Newcastle Disease Virus from An Outbreak in California During 2002-2003 for Chickens, Turkeys, and Pigeons - (Abstract)

Nobuko, W., Brown, C., Kapczynski, D.R., Seal, B.S., King, D.J. 2004. Experimental virulence assessment of exotic newcastle disease virus from an outbreak in california during 2002-2003 for chickens, turkeys, and pigeons. American Association of Avian Pathologists.

Rna-Dependent Rna Polymerase Gene Analysis of Worldwide Newcastle Disease Visus Isolates Representing Different Virulence Types and Their Phylogenetic Relationship with Other Members of the Paramyxoviridae - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Wise, M., Sellers, H.S., Alvarez, R., Seal, B.S. 2004. RNA-dependent RNA Polymerase Gene Analysis of Worldwide Newcastle Disease Virus Isolates Representing Different Virulence Types and Their Phylogenetic Relationship with Other Members of the Paramyxoviridae. Virus Research 104 (2004) p71-80.

Phylogenetic Relationships among the California 2002/2003 and Other Recent North American 1996/2000 Virulent Newcastle Disease Virus Isolates - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Pedersen, J.C., Senne, D.A., Woolcock, P.R., Kinde, H., King, D.J., Wise, M., Panigrahy, B., Seal, B.S. 2004. Phylogenetic Relationships Among The California 2002/2003 And Other Recent North American 1996/2000 Virulent Newcastle Disease Virus Isolates. Journal of Clinical Microbiology 2004, p.2329-2334.

Development of a Nucleoprotein-Based Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay Utilizing a Synthetic Peptide Antigen for Detection of Avian Metapneumovirus Antibodies in Turkey Sera - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

ALVAREZ, R., NJENGA, M., SCOTT, M.A., SEAL, B.S. DEVELOPMENT OF A NUCLEOPROTEIN-BASED ENZYME-LINKED IMMUNOSORBENT ASSAY UTILIZING A SYNTHETIC PEPTIDE ANTIGEN FOR DETECTION OF AVIAN METAPNEUMOVIRUS ANTIBODIES IN TURKEY SERA. CLINICAL AND DIAGNOSTIC LABORATORY IMMUNOLOGY. MAR 2004, P 245-249.

Development and Validation of a Real-Time Rt-Pcr Test for Avian Paramyxovirus Type 1 and Exotic Newcastle Disease Virus - (Abstract)

Spackman, E., Wise, M., Suarez, D.L., Senne, D.A., Pedersen, J.C., King, D.J., Swayne, D.E., Lee, C.W., Seal, B.S. 2003. Development and Validation of a Real-Time RT-PCR Test for Avian Paramyxovirus Type 1 and Exotic Newcastle Disease Virus. American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians.

Development of a Real-Time Reverse-Transcription, Polymerase Chain Reaction for Detection of Newcastle Disease Virus Rna in Clinical Samples - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Wise, M., Suarez, D.L., Seal, B.S., Janice, P.C., Senne, D.A., King, D.J., Kapczynski, D.R., Spackman, E. Development Of A Real-Time Reverse-Transcription, Polymerase Chain Reaction For Detection Of Newcastle Disease Virus RNA In Clinical Samples. Journal of Clinical Microbiology. Vol. 42, No.1, p329-338. 2004

Ndv Real-Time Rt-Pcr Test Development, Validation and Use As a National Test at Nvsl - (Abstract)

Spackman, E., Wise, M., Suarez, D.L., Senne, D.A., Pedersen, J.C., King, D.J., Swayne, D.E., Schmitt, B.J., Seal, B.S. NDV Real-Time RT-PCR Test Development, Validation and Use As A National Test at NVSL. 2003. United States Animal Health Association Proceedings.

Development of a Necleocapsid Based Peptide Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay for Detection of Avian Metapneumovirus Antibodies - (Abstract)

Alvarez, R., Njenga, M., Seal, B.S. 2003. Development of a necleocapsid based peptide enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay for detection of avian metapneumovirus antibodies. American Association of Avian Pathologists. 2003 CDROM.

Phylogenetic Analyses among Newcastle Disease Virus Isolates from Domestic and Non-Domestic Avian Species - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Seal, B.S. 2003. Phylogenetic analyses among newcastle disease virus isolates from domestic and non-domestic avian species. Diseases at the Interface between Domestic Livestock and Wildlife Species.

Nucleotide and Predicted Amino Acid Sequence Analysis of the Fusion Protein and Hemagglutinin-Neuraminidase Protein Genes among Recent Newcastle Disease Virus (Ndv) Isolates. Phylogenetic ...attachment Glycoprotein Sequences. - (Abstract)

Seal, B.S. 2003. Nucleotide and predicted amino acid sequence analysis of the fusion protein and hemagglutinin-neuraminidase protein genes among recent newcastle disease virus (ndv) isolates. phylogenetic ...attachment glycoprotein sequences.. American Society for Virology Meeting.

Genome Sequencing of the United States Avian Pneumovirus: Does the Virus Contain the Short Hydrophobic Gene? - (Abstract)

Lwamba, H.M., Alvarez, R., Seal, B.S., Njenga, M.K. 2003. Genome sequencing of the united states avian pneumovirus: does the virus contain the short hydrophobic gene?. American Society for Virology Meeting.

Phylogenetic Relationships Between the CA 2002 and 1996-2000 Mexican Newcastle Disease Virus Isolates and Other Highly Virulent Ndv Isolates - (Abstract)

Pedersen, J.C., Senne, D.A., Woolcock, P., Seal, B.S. 2003. Phylogenetic relationships between the ca 2002 and 1996-2000 mexican newcastle disease virus isolates and other highly virulent ndv isolates. American Association of Avian Pathologists.

Nucleotide and Predicted Amino Acid Sequence Analysis of the Avian Metapneumovirus Type C Cell Attachment Glycoprotein (G) Gene. Phylogenetic Analysis among the Pneumovirinae and Molecular Epidemiology of U.S. Viruses - (Abstract)

Alvarez, R., Lwamba, H.M., Kapczynski, D.R., Njenga, M., Seal, B.S. 2003. Nucleotide and predicted amino acid sequence analysis of the avian metapneumovirus type c cell attachment glycoprotein (g) gene. phylogenetic analysis among the pneumovirinae and molecular epidemiology of u.s. viruses. American Society for Virology Meeting.

Pathogenesis of Various Newcastle Disease Virus Strains and Recombinants in Embryonated Chicken Eggs Utilizing in Situ Hybridization and Immunohistochemistry - (Abstract)

Oldoni, I., Kommers, G.D., Wakamatsu, N., Brown, C.C., King, D.J., Peeters, B., Samal, S., Seal, B.S. 2003. Pathogenesis of various newcastle disease virus strains and recombinants in embryonated chicken eggs utilizing in situ hybridization and immunohistochemistry. American Society for Virology Meeting.

A Wild-Type Porcine Encephalomyocarditis Virus Containing a Short Poly(c) Tract Is Pathogenic to Mice, Pigs, and Cynomolgus Macaques - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Larue, R., Myers, S., Brewer, L., Shaw, D.P., Brown, C., Seal, B.S., Njenga, K.M. 2001. A Wild-Type Porcine Encephalomyocarditis Virus Containing A Short Poly(C) Tract Is Pathogenic To Mice, Pigs, And Cynomolgus Macaques. Journal of Virology, v.77, p. 9136-9146, 2003.

Matrix Protein Gene Sequence Analysis of Avian Paramyxovirus 1 Isolates Obtained from Pigeons - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

ZANETTI, F., RODRIGUEZ, M., KING, D.J., CAPUA, I., CARILLO, E., SEAL, B.S., BERINSTEIN, A. MATRIX PROTEIN GENE SEQUENCE ANALYSIS OF AVIAN PARAMYXOVIRUS 1 ISOLATES OBTAINED FROM PIGEONS. VIRUS GENES. 2003. 26:2 199-206.

Nucleotide and Predicted Amino Acid Sequence Analysis of the Avian Metapneumovirus Type C Cell Attachment Glycoprotein (G) Gene. Phylogenetic Analysis among the Pneumovirinae and Molecular Epidemiology of U.S. Viruses - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

ALVAREZ, R., LWAMBA, H.M., KAPCZYNSKI, D.R., NJENGA, M., SEAL, B.S. NUCLEOTIDE AND PREDICTED AMINO ACID SEQUENCE ANALYSIS OF THE AVIAN METAPNEUMOVIRUS TYPE C CELL ATTACHMENT GLYCOPROTEIN (G) GENE. PHYLOGENETIC ANALYSIS AMONG THE PNEUMOVIRINAE AND MOLECULAR EPIDEMIOLOGY OF U.S. VIRUSES. JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY. 2003. 1730-1735.

The Role of Newcastle Disease Virus Fusion, Phosphoprotein, and Hemagglutinin-Neuraminidase Genes in Causation of Disease - (Abstract)

WAKAMATSU, N., KING, D.J., SEAL, B.S., PEETERS, B., SAMAL, S., BROWN, C. THE ROLE OF NEWCASTLE DISEASE VIRUS FUSION, PHOSPHOPROTEIN, AND HEMAGGLUTININ-NEURAMINIDASE GENES IN CAUSATION OF DISEASE. AMERICAN VETERINARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION ABSTRACT. 2003.

Rapid Diagnosis of Newcastle Disease Virus Using a Real-Time Reverse Transcriptase Pcr Assay - (Abstract)

Wise, M., Spackman, E., King, D.J., Suarez, D.L., Seal, B.S. 2003. Rapid diagnosis of newcastle disease virus using a real-time reverse transcriptase pcr assay. American Association of Avian Pathologists.

The Effect of Mutations in Newcastle Disease Virus Strains Lasota and Beaudette C on Their Pathogenicity in Chickens - (Abstract)

KING, D.J., WAKAMATSU, N., PEETERS, B.H., SAMAL, S.K., BROWN, C.C., SEAL, B.S. THE EFFECT OF MUTATIONS IN NEWCASTLE DISEASE VIRUS STRAINS LASOTA AND BEAUDETTE C ON THEIR PATHOGENICITY IN CHICKENS. WORLD VETERINARY POULTRY ASSOCIATION. 2003.

Pathogenesis of Various Newcastle Disease Virus Strains and Recombinants in Embryonated Chicken Eggs Utilizing in Situ Hybridization and Immunohistochemistry - (Abstract)

Oldoni, I., Kommers, G.D., Wakamatsu, N., Brown, C.C., King, D.J., Peeters, B., Samal, S., Seal, B.S. 2003. Pathogenesis of various newcastle disease virus strains and recombinants in embryonated chicken eggs utilizing in situ hybridization and immunohistochemistry. American Association of Avian Pathologists.

Retrospective Characterization of Newcastle Disease Virus Antrim '73 in Relation to Other Epidemics, Past and Present - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

O'Donoghue, K., Lomniczi, B., Mcferran, B., Connor, T.J., Seal, B.S., King, D.J., Banks, J., Manville, R., White, S., Richmond, K., Jackson, P., Hugh-Jones, M. 2004. Retrospective Characterization Of Newcastle Disease Virus Antrim '73 In Relation To Other Epidemics, Past And Present. Epidemiology And Infection. 2004, v.132, p.357-368.

Pathogenesis of Chicken-Passaged Newcastle Disease Viruses Isolated from Chickens, Wild, and Exotic Birds - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Avian Diseases 47:319-329, 2003

Virulence of Heterogeneous-Origin Newcastle Disease Virus Isolates Before and after Sequential Passages in Domestic Chickens - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Kommers, G.D., King, D.J., Seal, B.S., Brown, C.C. 2003. Virulence of heterogeneous-origin newcastle disease virus isolates before and after sequential passages in domestic chickens. Avian Pathology.

Metapneumoviruses in Birds and Humans: a Review - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Njenga, K.M., Lwamba, H.M., Seal, B.S. 2003. Metapneumoviruses in birds and humans: a review. Virus Research.

Antigenic Cross-Reactivity among Avian Pneumoviruses of Subgroups A, B, and C at the Matrix But Not Nucleocapsid Proteins - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Lwamba, H.M., Cameron, K.T., Halvorson, D.A., Nagaraja, K.V., Turpin, E.A., Swayne, D.E., Seal, B.S., Njeng, M. 2002. Antigenic Cross-Reactivity Among Avian Pneumoviruses Of Subgroups A, B, And C At The Matrix But Not Nucleocapsid Proteins. Avian Diseases 46(3):725-729, 2002.

Biological and Molecular Characterization of Recent Newcastle Disease Virus Iosoates Before and after Passage in Chickens - (Abstract)

King, D.J., Kommers, G.D., Seal, B.S., Brown, C.C. 2002. Biological and molecular characterization of recent newcastle disease virus iosoates before and after passage in chickens. American Veterinary Medical Association Abstract.

Immunohistochemical Detection of Newcastle Disease Virus in Chickens Inoculated with Wild-Type and Infectious-Clone-Derived Newcastle Disease Virus - (Abstract)

Sexauer, A.N., King, D.J., Stanton, J.B., Kommers, G.D., Seal, B.S., Brown, C.C. 2002. Immunohistochemical detection of newcastle disease virus in chickens inoculated with wild-type and infectious-clone-derived newcastle disease virus. Undergraduate Research Symposium.

Molecular Epidemiology of Subgroup C Avian Pneumoviruses Isolated from the United States and Comparison with Subgroup a and B Viruses - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (27-Jan-02)