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[Nosocomial virus infections].

H J Eggers

    Zentralblatt Fur Bakteriologie, Mikrobiologie Und Hygiene. Serie B, Umwelthygiene, Krankenhaushygiene, Arbeitshygiene, Praventive Medizin
    |December 1, 1986
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    Airborne viruses like influenza and varicella spread easily in hospitals. Enteroviruses are "sticky" on skin, explaining their transmission, especially in newborns and immunocompromised patients.

    Area of Science:

    • Virology
    • Infectious Diseases
    • Hospital Epidemiology

    Context:

    • Enveloped viruses (influenza, varicella) cause contagious airborne infections, difficult to control in healthcare settings.
    • Viral gastroenteritis, particularly rotavirus, is common in infants and frequently hospital-acquired.
    • Enterovirus infections pose severe risks to newborns, necessitating understanding of transmission dynamics.

    Purpose:

    • To highlight the challenges in controlling airborne viral infections in hospitals.
    • To emphasize the significance of varicella and zoster in immunocompromised patients.
    • To investigate the transmission of enteroviruses, including their persistence on skin.

    Summary:

    • Airborne viruses like influenza and varicella are highly contagious and challenging to manage in hospitals, though prophylaxis is available.

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  • Rotavirus infections acquired in hospitals are a significant cause of infectious gastroenteritis in infants.
  • Enteroviruses spread readily, with recent data suggesting their 'stickiness' on human skin contributes to population transmission.

    • Impact:

    • Understanding viral spread in hospitals is crucial for implementing effective control measures.
    • The findings underscore the need for vigilance against nosocomial viral infections, especially in vulnerable populations.
    • Data on enterovirus skin adherence may inform strategies to reduce transmission in community and healthcare settings.