In:
Journal of Infection Prevention, SAGE Publications, Vol. 23, No. 6 ( 2022-11), p. 293-295
Abstract:
In this short report, we describe the first nosocomial spread of B.1.1.7 variant (GR/20I/501Y.V1) in a French hospital, underlining the different aspects of in-hospital transmission of SARS-CoV-2. Patients and methods Retrospective study of a SARS-CoV-2 cluster investigation in January 2021. All cases were screened with RT-PCR. Results First transmission occurred in a double room with a COVID-19 imported cases, undetected upon admission. Healthcare workers, their relatives and patients’ relatives were screened. Eleven secondary cases were identified within a week, in and out of the hospital (in hospital attack rate: 3.1%). No severe COVID-19 was encountered. Conclusions This report highlights several in-hospital chains of transmission involved with COVID-19 with rapid spread.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
1757-1774
,
1757-1782
DOI:
10.1177/17571774221127543
Language:
English
Publisher:
SAGE Publications
Publication Date:
2022
detail.hit.zdb_id:
2595000-9
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