Control of influenza A on a bone marrow transplant unit

Authors
Weinstock, DM Eagan, J Malak, SA Rogers, M Wallace, H Kiehn, TE Sepkowitz, KA
Citation
Dm. Weinstock et al., Control of influenza A on a bone marrow transplant unit, INFECT CONT, 21(11), 2000, pp. 730-732
Citations number
9
Categorie Soggetti
Envirnomentale Medicine & Public Health
Journal title
INFECTION CONTROL AND HOSPITAL EPIDEMIOLOGY
ISSN journal
0899823X → ACNP
Volume
21
Issue
11
Year of publication
2000
Pages
730 - 732
Database
ISI
SICI code
0899-823X(200011)21:11<730:COIAOA>2.0.ZU;2-H
Abstract
In January 1998, an outbreak of influenza A occurred on our adult bone marr ow transplant unit. Aggressive infection control measures were instituted t o halt further nosocomial spread. A new, more rigorous approach was impleme nted for the 1998/99 influenza season and was extremely effective in preven ting nosocomial influenza at our institution.