Nosocomial transmission and outbreaks of coronavirus disease 2019: the need to protect both patients and healthcare workers

Nosocomial transmission and outbreaks of coronavirus disease 2019: the need to protect both patients and healthcare workers

Abstract Objectives To compile current published reports on nosocomial outbreaks of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), evaluate the role of healthcare workers (HCWs) in transmission, and evaluate outbreak management practices. Methods Narrative literature review. Short con...

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Main Authors: Mohamed Abbas, Tomás Robalo Nunes, Romain Martischang, Walter Zingg, Anne Iten, Didier Pittet, Stephan Harbarth
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-01-01
Series:Antimicrobial Resistance and Infection Control
Subjects:
COVID-19
SARS-CoV-2
Infection prevention and control
Healthcare-associated infection
Nosocomial outbreaks
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13756-020-00875-7

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13756-020-00875-7

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