[A nosocomial epidemic caused by adenovirus type 3 at a clinic for children and adolescents]. / Nozokomální epidemie vyvolaná adenovirem typu 3 na klinice detí a dorostu.

The authors describe an epidemic of acute viral respiratory diseases with a nosocomial character at a clinic for children and adolescents, caused by adenovirus type 3. Of 80 exposed children 26 fell ill (attack rate 32.5%). The disease took a clinical course typical for adenovirus type 3. The authors discuss the problem of respiratory infections with a viral aetiology at paediatric departments and their possible prevention.