Publications by authors named "S A Teatero"
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- - The study focuses on a new strain of SARS-CoV-2 (B.1.177) that emerged in Spain in summer 2020 and spread throughout Europe, significantly due to travel by infected individuals.
- - Researchers analyzed genomic data from COVID-19 cases in eastern Ontario between September and October 2020, successfully identifying a case with the B.1.177 lineage linked to a traveler from Europe.
- - The findings highlight the importance of genomic surveillance in detecting new COVID-19 variants and assessing the effectiveness of public health measures, such as isolation for returning travelers, to prevent further spread.
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- 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.
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- The study assesses MRSA infections in Ontario hospitals by analyzing data from 2010 and 2016, revealing an increase in community-associated MRSA cases from 23.6% to 43%. !* -
- There was a notable shift in the MRSA clonal population, with a rise in clonal complex CC8 strains and a decrease in CC5 strains, which corresponded with changes in antimicrobial resistance patterns. !* -
- Findings indicate increasing community-associated MRSA in hospitalized patients, with significant genetic diversity among strains and limited evidence of transmission clusters, highlighting ongoing challenges in infection control. !*
is a zoonotic pathogen suspected to be a reservoir of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) genes. The genomes of 214 strains of 27 serotypes were screened for AMR genes and chromosomal Mobile Genetic Elements (MGEs), in particular Integrative Conjugative Elements (ICEs) and Integrative Mobilizable Elements (IMEs). The functionality of two ICEs that host IMEs carrying AMR genes was investigated by excision tests and conjugation experiments.
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