Publications by authors named "U Siemetzki-Kapoor"
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- * A two-year study showed that WGS consistently had high negative predictive values for key first-line TB drugs and provided results about 8 days faster than conventional testing.
- * As a result of the findings, a new testing algorithm was adopted that eliminated unnecessary culture tests for 66.6% of strains, leading to quicker results and lower costs, while still ensuring accurate susceptibility profiles for TB cases in New York.
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- A significant measles outbreak in New York City involved cases among vaccinated individuals, revealing insights into vaccine failures and their effects on transmission.
- Researchers measured measles IgG avidity in 62 people, finding that most had high avidity (53), indicating prior immunity, while 9 had low avidity, suggesting potential recent vaccination or lack of immunity.
- The study shows that even with prior vaccination, people can still transmit measles during outbreaks, highlighting the importance of vigilance for measles cases regardless of vaccination history.
Mycobacterium marinum, a bacterium found in freshwater and saltwater, can infect persons with direct exposure to fish or aquariums. During December 2013, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene learned of four suspected or confirmed M. marinum skin or soft tissue infections (SSTIs) among persons who purchased whole fish from Chinese markets.
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