NOSOCOMIAL RESPIRATORY SYNCYTIAL VIRUS-IN FECTIONS - GUIDELINES FOR PREVENTION

Authors
SIZUN J BARON R SOUPRE D GIROUX JD DEPARSCAU L
Citation
J. Sizun et al., NOSOCOMIAL RESPIRATORY SYNCYTIAL VIRUS-IN FECTIONS - GUIDELINES FOR PREVENTION, Archives de pediatrie, 3(7), 1996, pp. 723-727
Citations number
34
Journal title
Archives de pediatrie → ACNP
ISSN journal
0929693X
Volume
3
Issue
7
Year of publication
1996
Pages
723 - 727
Database
ISI
SICI code
0929-693X(1996)3:7<723:NRSVF->2.0.ZU;2-7
Abstract
Nosocomial respiratory tract infections due to respiratory syncytial v irus are common among hospitalized children. The overall prevention li s based on 3 points: prevention of person-to-person viral transmission infection surveillance and staff education. Handwashing is the main p rotective attitude. Other measures such as gloving, gowning and wearin g masks and goggles are discussed. Changes in hospital organisation du ring epidemic periodes must also be considered.