Nosocomial influenza at a Canadian pediatric hospital from 1995 to 1999: Opportunities for prevention

被引:15
作者
Slinger, R
Dennis, P
机构
[1] Childrens Hosp Eastern Ontario, Div Infect Dis, Ottawa, ON K1H 8L1, Canada
[2] Childrens Hosp Eastern Ontario, Infect Control Program, Ottawa, ON K1H 8L1, Canada
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D O I
10.1086/501985
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R1 [预防医学、卫生学];
学科分类号
1004 ; 120402 ;
摘要
Nineteen cases of nosocomial influenza occurred at a pediatric hospital during a 5-year period. Only one of the nine children with chronic health conditions had been immunized. Length of stay was prolonged for seven children, with three intensive care unit admissions. We have now implemented strategies to decrease nosocomial influenza infection.
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页码:627 / 629
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