Publications by authors named "Jessica Mechtenberg"
Am J Trop Med Hyg
August 2022
Article Synopsis
- Eight cases of Bartonella quintana infections were found among people experiencing homelessness in Denver from January to September 2020, leading to a public health investigation.
- Public health officials interviewed 153 individuals experiencing homelessness to assess body lice prevalence, transmission risks, and the impact of COVID-19 on access to resources, with 35% reporting recent lice exposure.
- The study revealed that 75% of participants faced reduced access to essential hygiene services during Colorado's COVID-19 stay-at-home orders, highlighting the need for better hygiene support in future pandemic planning for vulnerable populations.
