Outbreaks of Pertussis Associated with Hospitals - Kentucky, Pennsylvania, and Oregon, 2003

Pertussis outbreaks have been reported in various settings, including sports facilities, summer camps, schools, and health-care facilities. Outbreaks among health-care workers (HCWs) are of special concern because of the risk for transmission to vulnerable patients. Three pertussis outbreaks among H...

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Published in:MMWR. Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report 2005, Vol.54 (3), p.67
Main Authors: Bryant, K, Brothers, K, Humbaugh, K, Kistler, V
Format: Report
Language:English
Subjects:
Epidemics
Hospitals
Medical personnel
Medical treatment
Public health
Whooping cough
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Summary:Pertussis outbreaks have been reported in various settings, including sports facilities, summer camps, schools, and health-care facilities. Outbreaks among health-care workers (HCWs) are of special concern because of the risk for transmission to vulnerable patients. Three pertussis outbreaks among HCWs and patients that occurred in hospitals in Kentucky, Pennsylvania, and Oregon in 2003 are described. A CDC editorial note is presented.
ISSN:0149-2195
1545-861X