Outbreak caused by the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant in the psychiatric ward of a general hospital in Brazil
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
; 55: e0177, 2022. tab, graf
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ABSTRACT
ABSTRACT Background:
An outbreak of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) Omicron variant was detected in the psychiatric ward of a general hospital in Brasília, Brazil.Methods:
We report the investigation, clinical outcomes, viral sequencing, and control measures applied to outbreak containment.Results:
The overall attack rate was 95% (23/24) in a period of 13 days. Among the cases, 78% (18/23) were vaccinated and 17% (4/23) required intensive care. The Omicron variant was isolated from the 19 sequenced samples.Conclusions:
The findings highlight the potential harm that highly transmissible variants may generate among hospitalized populations, particularly those with comorbidities.
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America do sul
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Brasil
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En
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Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
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MEDICINA TROPICAL
Ano de publicação:
2022
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Article