Publications by authors named "Lynn Noseworthy"
Article Synopsis
- The study examines an early SARS-CoV-2 outbreak in Ontario long-term care homes, focusing on the severity of the outbreak and the effectiveness of infection control interventions.
- Out of 65 residents, 94% contracted the virus, with a 45% fatality rate, while 51% of staff were infected without fatalities; the outbreak showcased rapid spread and tight case clustering.
- The findings highlight that implementing progressive infection control measures after the outbreak peak was crucial in preventing further infections among new staff, shaping future outbreak policies in long-term care settings.
In July 2015, a cluster of five suspect cases of clinically diagnosed Mycobacterium marinum (M. marinum) skin infections were reported to the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPRDHU), Ontario, Canada, with two additional cases subsequently identified through case finding. All seven cases presented with cutaneous lesions located on the finger, hand and/or elbow regions typical of M.
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