An acute norovirus gastroenteritis outbreak in a hospital / 中国医学科学院学报
Acta Academiae Medicinae Sinicae
;
(6): 535-539, 2008.
Artigo
em Chinês
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| ID: wpr-270655
ABSTRACT
<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To investigate and analyze a case of acute norovirus gastroenteritis outbreak in a hospital.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>Data were collected through the on-the-spot investigation and faecal specimens were tested by polymerase chain reaction-reverse transcription (RT-PCR). Serum specimens were tested by Western blot.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>The outbreak lasted 26 days. A total of 87 cases were reported, including 65 inpatients, 15 healthcare workers, 6 accompanies, and 1 pantryman. Twelve (60%) of 20 stool specimens were norovirus-positive by RT-PCR and 19 of 24 blood samples were norovirus-positive by Western blot. The outbreak was effectively controlled by isolating and treating the patients, extensive disinfection, and health education.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>The gastroenteritis outbreak was caused by norovirus with unkown infection source.</p>
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Assunto principal:
Virologia
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China
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Infecção Hospitalar
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Epidemiologia
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Surtos de Doenças
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Infecções por Caliciviridae
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Norovirus
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Gastroenterite
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Genética
Limite:
Adolescente
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Adulto
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Idoso
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Aged80
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Feminino
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Humanos
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Masculino
País/Região como assunto:
Ásia
Idioma:
Chinês
Revista:
Acta Academiae Medicinae Sinicae
Ano de publicação:
2008
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
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