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Severe echo 19 virus infection in a neonatal unit
Archives of Disease in Childhood
|August 1, 1976
Summary
An outbreak of echo 19 virus infection impacted a neonatal unit, infecting 12 infants and causing one fatality. Control measures, including unit closure and disinfection, successfully halted the spread.
Area of Science:
- Virology
- Infectious Diseases
- Neonatal Care
Background:
- Neonatal units are vulnerable to infectious disease outbreaks.
- Enteroviruses, such as echo 19 virus, can cause severe illness in neonates.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe an echo 19 virus epidemic in a neonatal unit.
- To detail the clinical impact and control measures implemented.
Main Methods:
- Case identification and epidemiological investigation.
- Infection control interventions including unit closure and disinfection.
Main Results:
- An epidemic of echo 19 virus infection occurred, affecting 12 neonates.
- One infant death was associated with the infection.
- Healthcare staff were also affected, indicating potential for nosocomial spread.
Conclusions:
- Prompt implementation of infection control measures, including unit closure and disinfection, was effective in controlling the echo 19 virus outbreak.
- Vigilance and rapid response are crucial in managing viral epidemics in neonatal settings.