Investigation of a Suspect Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus-2 and Influenza A Mixed Outbreak: Lessons Learned for Long-Term Care Facilities Nationwide

A suspected outbreak of influenza A and severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) at a long-term care facility in Los Angeles County was, months later, determined to not involve influenza. To prevent inadvertent transmission of infections, facilities should use highly specific inf...

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Published in:Clinical Infectious Diseases 2021-07, Vol.73 (Suppl 1), p.S77-S80
Main Authors: Schrodt, Caroline A, Malenfant, Jason H, Hunter, Jennifer C, Slifka, Kara Jacobs, Campbell, Angela, Stone, Nimalie, Whitehouse, Erin R, Wittry, Beth, Christensen, Bryan, Barnes, John R, Brammer, Lynnette, Hemarajata, Peera, Green, Nicole M, Civen, Rachel, Gounder, Prabhu P, Rao, Agam K
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
COVID-19
Disease Outbreaks
Humans
Influenza, Human - diagnosis
Influenza, Human - epidemiology
Long-Term Care
SARS-CoV-2
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Summary:A suspected outbreak of influenza A and severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) at a long-term care facility in Los Angeles County was, months later, determined to not involve influenza. To prevent inadvertent transmission of infections, facilities should use highly specific influenza diagnostics and follow Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines that specifically address infection control challenges.
ISSN:1058-4838
1537-6591
DOI:10.1093/cid/ciab372