Risk factors for norovirus infection in healthcare workers during nosocomial outbreaks: a cross-sectional study

Risk factors for norovirus infection in healthcare workers during nosocomial outbreaks: a cross-sectional study

Abstract Background Norovirus outbreaks cause severe medico-socio-economic problems affecting healthcare workers and patients. The aim of the study was to investigate prevalence of norovirus infection and risk factors for infection in healthcare workers during nosocomial outbreaks. Methods A cross-s...

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Main Authors: Kjell Torén, Linus Schiöler, Nancy P. Nenonen, Charles Hannoun, Anette Roth, Lars-Magnus Andersson, Johan Westin, Tomas Bergström
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-07-01
Series:Antimicrobial Resistance and Infection Control
Subjects:
Risk factors
Norovirus infection
Nosocomial outbreaks
Healthcare workers
Vomit
Rectal swabs
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13756-021-00979-8

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13756-021-00979-8

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