Peter Cowen

Works (20)

Updated: April 4th, 2024 19:24

2010 journal article

North Carolina Hispanic Farmworkers and Intestinal Parasitism: A Pilot Study of Prevalence and Health-Related Practices,and Potential Means of Foodborne Transmission

Journal of Food Protection, 73(5), 985–988.

By: M. Russell*, M. Correa n, C. Stauber * & J. Kase  n

MeSH headings : Adult; Agricultural Workers' Diseases / epidemiology; Agricultural Workers' Diseases / ethnology; Feces / parasitology; Female; Food Contamination / prevention & control; Food Parasitology; Health Behavior; Hispanic or Latino; Humans; Intestinal Diseases, Parasitic / epidemiology; Intestinal Diseases, Parasitic / ethnology; Intestinal Diseases, Parasitic / transmission; Life Style; Male; Middle Aged; North Carolina; Pilot Projects; Prevalence; Seasons; Transients and Migrants; Young Adult
TL;DR: The goal of this research was to develop a framework to investigate enteric parasitic infections among Hispanic farmworkers in Eastern North Carolina and the study model presented provides a geographically expandable format to allow for various types of health investigations including the prevalence of other pathogens. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
2. Zero Hunger (OpenAlex)
Sources: Crossref, Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018

2010 journal article

PhD ProMED-mail and One Health

One Health Newsletter, 3(1).

By: J. Woodall, L. Madoff, A. Bodenheimer, P. Cowen, T. Damrongwatanapokin, F. Ekue, T. Garland, M. Hugh-Jones, A. Shimshony, T. Yuill

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: September 8, 2019

2009 journal article

Detection of Salmonella in Gopher Tortoises (Gopherus polyphemus) During Two Relocation Efforts in Florida

Chelonian Conservation and Biology, 8(2), 213–216.

By: L. Charles-Smith, G. Lewbart n , M. Aresco & P. Cowen n

TL;DR: Although there was a difference in the amount of perceived clinical stress undergone in each group, the percentage of tortoises shedding Salmonella was not statistically significant between the cohorts, and all isolates underwent antibiotic sensitivity testing and were susceptible to 10 antibiotic compounds. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
14. Life Below Water (OpenAlex)
Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: February 22, 2019

2009 journal article

Preparedness and Disaster Response Training for Veterinary Students: Literature Review and Description of the North Carolina State University Credentialed Veterinary Responder Program

Journal of Veterinary Medical Education, 36(3), 317–330.

By: D. Dunning n, M. Martin, J. Tickel*, W. Gentry, P. Cowen* & B. Slenning*

author keywords: veterinary medicine; disaster; training; curriculum; population health
MeSH headings : Civil Defense / education; Competency-Based Education / methods; Competency-Based Education / organization & administration; Disaster Planning / methods; Education, Veterinary / methods; Humans; Interdisciplinary Communication; North Carolina; Program Development; Public Health / education; Public Health Practice; Schools, Veterinary; Students, Health Occupations / psychology; Terrorism
TL;DR: A literature review summarizing training programs within human/veterinary medicine and new competency-based Veterinary Credential Responder training at North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine are described. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
13. Climate Action (OpenAlex)
Sources: Crossref, Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018

2008 chapter

Program for Monitoring Emerging Diseases ProMED-mail

In A. Beatty, K. Scott, & P. Tsai (Eds.), Achieving Sustainable Global Capacity for Surveillance and Response to Emerging Diseases of Zoonotic Origin (pp. 57–59). Washington, D.C: Institute of Medicine, National Academies Press.

By: P. Cowen

Ed(s): A. Beatty, K. Scott & P. Tsai

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: December 5, 2020

2007 journal article

Listeriosis prevention for older adults: Effective messages and delivery methods

EDUCATIONAL GERONTOLOGY, 33(7), 587–606.

By: S. Cates *, K. Kosa *, C. Moore n, L. Jaykus n, T. Ten Eyck* & P. Cowen n

TL;DR: The need to reach older adults with information on listeriosis prevention was identified and adoption of the recommended practices was not widespread following exposure to the educational materials. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
2. Zero Hunger (OpenAlex)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018

2007 journal article

Second-order modeling of variability and uncertainty in microbial hazard characterization

JOURNAL OF FOOD PROTECTION, 70(2), 363–372.

By: A. Vicari  n, A. Mokhtari n, R. Morales*, L. Jaykus n, H. Frey  n, B. Slenning n, P. Cowen n

MeSH headings : Adolescent; Adult; Animals; Campylobacter jejuni / pathogenicity; Child; Child, Preschool; Colony Count, Microbial; Consumer Product Safety; Female; Food Contamination / analysis; Food Contamination / statistics & numerical data; Food Microbiology; Humans; Infant; Logistic Models; Male; Middle Aged; Models, Biological; Monte Carlo Method; Predictive Value of Tests; Risk Assessment
TL;DR: An analytical framework that permits quantitative consideration of variability and uncertainty in microbial hazard characterization is described and it is indicated that uncertainty associated with dose-response modeling has a dominating influence on the analytical outcome. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018

2006 journal article

Comments on rehabilitators of rabies vector species - Response

Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, 228(2), 194.

By: R. Schopler, A. Hall & P. Cowen

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2006 journal article

Consumer knowledge, storage, and handling practices regarding Listeria in frankfurters and deli meats: Results of a web-based survey

JOURNAL OF FOOD PROTECTION, 69(7), 1630–1639.

By: S. Cates *, R. Morales*, S. Karns *, L. Jaykus n, K. Kosa *, T. Teneyck*, C. Moore n, P. Cowen n

MeSH headings : Adolescent; Adult; Age Distribution; Animals; Consumer Product Safety; Data Collection; Female; Food Handling / methods; Food Microbiology; Health Education; Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; Health Promotion; Humans; Listeria / growth & development; Listeriosis / prevention & control; Male; Meat Products / microbiology; Middle Aged; Risk Assessment; Sex Distribution; Surveys and Questionnaires; Time Factors; United States
TL;DR: The need to develop targeted educational initiatives on listeriosis prevention is identified, with men, more-educated individuals, and individuals living in metropolitan areas were more likely to engage in risky storage practices. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018

2006 journal article

Consumer phase risk assessment for Listeria monocytogenes in deli meats

Risk Analysis, 26(1), 89–103.

By: H. Yang, A. Mokhtari, L. Jaykus, R. Morales, S. Cates & P. Cowen

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2006 journal article

Consumer-phase Salmonella enterica serovar Enteritidis risk assessment for egg-containing food products

RISK ANALYSIS, 26(3), 753–768.

By: A. Mokhtari n, C. Moore*, H. Yang*, L. Jaykus*, R. Morales, S. Cates, P. Cowen*

author keywords: consumer-phase risk assessment; domestic food handling and storage; Salmonella enterica serovar Enteritidis; sensitivity analysis; shell eggs
MeSH headings : Bacteriophage Typing; Consumer Product Safety; Cooking; Eggs; Food; Food Handling; Food Microbiology; Models, Statistical; Risk; Risk Assessment / methods; Risk Factors; Salmonella Food Poisoning / etiology; Salmonella Food Poisoning / prevention & control; Salmonella Infections / etiology; Salmonella enteritidis / pathogenicity
TL;DR: A one‐dimensional probabilistic model of the role of domestic food handling behaviors on salmonellosis risk associated with the consumption of eggs and egg‐containing foods is described and provides a science‐based approach to inform consumer risk communications regarding safe egg handling practices. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018

2006 journal article

Epidemiologic investigation of lead poisoning in trumpeter and tundra swans in Washington State, USA, 2000-2002

JOURNAL OF WILDLIFE DISEASES, 42(2), 345–358.

By: L. Degernes n, S. Heilman n, M. Trogdon n, M. Jordan, M. Davison*, D. Kraege*, M. Correa n, P. Cowen n

author keywords: aspergillosis; Cygnus buccinator; Cygnus columbianus columbianus; lead poisoning; powerline collisions; trumpeter swan; tundra swan; waterfowl
MeSH headings : Animals; Aspergillosis / epidemiology; Aspergillosis / mortality; Aspergillosis / veterinary; Bird Diseases / epidemiology; Bird Diseases / mortality; Birds; Cause of Death; Female; Food Chain; Food Contamination / analysis; Lead / analysis; Lead Poisoning / epidemiology; Lead Poisoning / mortality; Lead Poisoning / veterinary; Male; Prevalence; Seasons; Washington / epidemiology; Wounds and Injuries / epidemiology; Wounds and Injuries / mortality; Wounds and Injuries / veterinary; Wounds, Gunshot / epidemiology; Wounds, Gunshot / mortality; Wounds, Gunshot / veterinary
TL;DR: Overall, lead-poisoned swans were significantly less likely to have concurrent aspergillosis or traumatic injuries, and there was no apparent association between grit ingestion and lead poisoning or number of lead shot. (via Semantic Scholar)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018

2006 journal article

Evaluation of ProMED-mail as an electronic early warning system for emerging animal diseases: 1996 to 2004

JAVMA-JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN VETERINARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, 229(7), 1090–1099.

By: P. Cowen n, T. Garland n, M. Hugh-Jones n, A. Shimshony n, S. Handysides n, D. Kaye n, L. Madoff  n, M. Pollack n, J. Woodall n

MeSH headings : Animals; Communicable Diseases, Emerging / prevention & control; Communicable Diseases, Emerging / veterinary; Disease Outbreaks / statistics & numerical data; Disease Outbreaks / veterinary; Electronic Mail / statistics & numerical data; Global Health; Humans; Information Dissemination / methods; Internet; Retrospective Studies
TL;DR: The value of a global electronic reporting system for monitoring emerging diseases over a 9-year period illustrated how new technologies can augment disease surveillance strategies and highlights the importance of animals in the study of emerging diseases. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018

2005 journal article

Public veterinary medicine: Public health - Survey of wildlife rehabilitators regarding rabies vector species

JAVMA-JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN VETERINARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, 227(10), 1568–1572.

By: R. Schopler, A. Hall & P. Cowen*

MeSH headings : Animals; Animals, Wild / virology; Conservation of Natural Resources; Data Collection / methods; Disease Reservoirs / veterinary; Disease Vectors; Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; Humans; Public Health; Rabies / transmission; Rabies / veterinary; Rabies Vaccines; Rabies virus / immunology; Risk Factors; Surveys and Questionnaires
TL;DR: Assessment of the status of knowledge and attitudes of licensed in-state wildlife rehabilitators about rabies and rabies vector species in North Carolina found most respondents were amenable to all proposed licensing prerequisites for handling RVS, but there were some inconsistencies in their knowledge base regarding rabies. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
15. Life on Land (OpenAlex)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018

2002 journal article

Sensitivity analysis of Salmonella enteritidis levels in contaminated shell eggs using a biphasic growth model

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FOOD MICROBIOLOGY, 75(1-2), 71–87.

By: H. Latimer*, L. Jaykus n, R. Morales*, P. Cowen n & D. Crawford-Brown *

author keywords: salmonella enteritidis; shell eggs; microbial risk assessment; food safety
MeSH headings : Animals; Chickens; Consumer Product Safety; Egg Yolk / microbiology; Eggs / microbiology; Food Contamination; Food Handling / methods; Food Microbiology; Models, Biological; Monte Carlo Method; Salmonella enteritidis / growth & development; Seasons; Temperature
TL;DR: The results of this study suggest that, for maximum reduction of SE exposure level, cooling strategies should not only focus on the on-farm or processing phases, but should emphasize the importance of cooling strategies at the distribution and consumer phases of the farm-to-fork continuum. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018

2001 journal article

A weighted composite dose-response model for human salmonellosis

RISK ANALYSIS, 21(2), 295–305.

By: H. Latimer*, L. Jaykus n, R. Morales*, P. Cowen n & D. Crawford-Brown *

author keywords: Salmonella enteritidis; weighted composite dose-response relationships; maximum-likelihood estimation; degree of model confidence; likelihood ratios
MeSH headings : Colony Count, Microbial; Food Microbiology; Humans; Likelihood Functions; Models, Biological; Risk; Salmonella / pathogenicity; Salmonella Food Poisoning / etiology; Salmonella enteritidis / pathogenicity; Virulence
TL;DR: The influence of variation in strain virulence and host susceptibility on the shape of the population dose – response relationship is described. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
3. Good Health and Well-being (Web of Science; OpenAlex)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018

2000 journal article

Revisiting dose-response models of foodborne pathogens

Proceedings of the 9th Symposium of the International Society for Veterinary Epidemiology and Economics, Breckenridge, Colorado, USA, August 6-11 2000, 438.

By: A. Vicari, R. Morales, L. Jaykus & P. Cowen

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

1990 journal article

MANAGEMENT FACTORS AFFECTING TRICHINOSIS SEROPOSITIVITY AMONG 91 NORTH-CAROLINA SWINE FARMS

PREVENTIVE VETERINARY MEDICINE, 9(3), 165–172.

By: P. Cowen n, R. Pacer*, P. Vanpeteghem n & J. Fetrow n

TL;DR: Results of logistic regression analyses indicated that the access of cats to the swine houses, the purchase of gilts from commercial companies, tail biting, and the presence of wildlife (opossums and skunks) on the farm were related to serological status at the 6% ELISA level of testing. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018

1990 journal article

Survey of trichinosis in breeding and cull swine, using an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay

American Journal of Veterinary Research, 51(6), 924.

By: P. Cowen, S. Li & T. McGinn

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

1988 journal article

Descriptive analysis of diagnostic test results of quarantined pigs and cattle imported into the People's Republic of China from the United States

Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica, 84, 271–273.

By: P. Cowen, B. Chen, R. Morales, S. Li, J. Levine , K. Tong, T. Carlton, D. Huff

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

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