Absence of nosocomial influenza and respiratory syncytial virus infection in the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) era: Implication of universal masking in hospitals.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol
; 42(2): 218-221, 2021 Feb.
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| ID: mdl-32799965
ABSTRACT
Universal masking for healthcare workers and patients in hospitals was adopted to combat coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), with compliance rates of 100% and 75.9%, respectively. Zero rates of nosocomial influenza A, influenza B, and respiratory syncytial virus infection were achieved from February to April 2020, which was significantly lower than the corresponding months in 2017-2019.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Infección Hospitalaria
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Esparcimiento de Virus
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Infecciones por Virus Sincitial Respiratorio
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Gripe Humana
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Máscaras
Límite:
Humans
País/Región como asunto:
Asia
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol
Asunto de la revista:
DOENCAS TRANSMISSIVEIS
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ENFERMAGEM
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EPIDEMIOLOGIA
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HOSPITAIS
Año:
2021
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
China
Pais de publicación:
EEUU
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ESTADOS UNIDOS
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ESTADOS UNIDOS DA AMERICA
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EUA
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UNITED STATES
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UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
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US
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USA