Pseudo-Outbreak of Enteric Adenovirus in Immunocompromised Pediatric Patients

Adenovirus infections are common causes of pediatric gastroenteritis and hospital transmission has been documented. Adenoviruses are hardy in the environment and can survive on surfaces for extended periods. Over two weeks, three patients on the 24-bed pediatric oncology and bone marrow transplant w...

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Published in:American journal of infection control 2016-06, Vol.44 (6), p.S124-S124
Main Author: Walters, Elizabeth, BS, RN, CIC
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adenoviruses
Disease control
Disease transmission
Gastrointestinal diseases
Infection Control
Infectious Disease
Nosocomial infections
Pediatrics
Viral infections
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Summary:Adenovirus infections are common causes of pediatric gastroenteritis and hospital transmission has been documented. Adenoviruses are hardy in the environment and can survive on surfaces for extended periods. Over two weeks, three patients on the 24-bed pediatric oncology and bone marrow transplant ward were identified with adenovirus gastroenteritis by the infection preventionist. Hospital epidemiology investigated and instituted control measures for enteric adenovirus.
ISSN:0196-6553
1527-3296
DOI:10.1016/j.ajic.2016.04.149