Preventing SARS-CoV-2 transmission in rehabilitation pools and therapeutic water environments.
J Hosp Infect
; 105(4): 625-627, 2020 Aug.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1385923
ABSTRACT
SARS-CoV-2 is mainly transmitted by respiratory droplets and contact with contaminated surfaces. It can be retrieved in faeces but there is no evidence of faecal-oral transmission, which is the main route of contamination in recreational waters. Standard cleaning and disinfecting procedures, microbiological control and health rules aim to prevent infectious risk regardless of the micro-organisms. In the context of progressive lockdown exit and hospital activities recovery, we assessed the risk of SARS-CoV-2 transmission in rehabilitation pools and therapeutic water environments in order to provide specific recommendations to control the spread of SARS-CoV-2 while ensuring essential rehabilitation care for patients.
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International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Pneumonia, Viral
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Rehabilitation Centers
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Swimming Pools
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Guidelines as Topic
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Safety Management
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Coronavirus Infections
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Pandemics
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Betacoronavirus
Type of study:
Prognostic study
Limits:
Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
J Hosp Infect
Year:
2020
Document Type:
Article
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