2016
DOI: 10.1016/j.ajic.2016.03.075
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Respiratory syncytial virus outbreak on an adult stem cell transplant unit

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“…There is likely also a significant testing bias as it is protocol to test all ICU patients on admission with a respiratory virus panel and to test all immunocompromised patients with fever or respiratory symptoms. Testing of other populations is more at the discretion of the admitting physician . Lastly, as this is a single‐center study, unique features of our center or location may affect the findings of this study and future studies in other regions are needed to confirm our findings.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 83%
“…There is likely also a significant testing bias as it is protocol to test all ICU patients on admission with a respiratory virus panel and to test all immunocompromised patients with fever or respiratory symptoms. Testing of other populations is more at the discretion of the admitting physician . Lastly, as this is a single‐center study, unique features of our center or location may affect the findings of this study and future studies in other regions are needed to confirm our findings.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 83%
“…Strict attention should also be given to the symptomatology of healthcare personnel. According to a guideline to prevent infectious complications in hemato‐oncology units, health care providers having respiratory symptoms should not be allowed to work because they will become a potential community transmitter . As such, symptomatic healthcare personnel were granted an absence from work until symptoms dissipated.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…During the outbreak, only necessary visits were suggested; whereas, prior to the outbreak, visitors were advised to stay home only if they were experiencing fever and/or any respiratory symptoms, or if anyone in the household was experiencing these symptoms. Respiratory viruses, not only RSV, remain ever present . Thus, limiting the admission of symptomatic workers and all visitors, with or without symptoms, will prevent additional pathogens from entering the ward.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
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“…Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is an important cause of viral lower respiratory tract infection in infants and children worldwide and is a significant pathogen in immunocompromised hosts. The incubation period of RSV is typically two to eight days [1]. Route of transmission is person to person via droplets or through direct/indirect contact with contaminated hands or surrounding environment.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%