Nosocomial COVID-19: experience from a large acute NHS Trust in South-West London.

Taylor, J; Rangaiah, J; Narasimhan, S; Clark, J; Alexander, Z; Manuel, R; Balasegaram, S

Taylor, J; Rangaiah, J; Narasimhan, S; Clark, J; Alexander, Z; Manuel, R; Balasegaram, S.

Taylor J; Public Health England, London, UK. Electronic address: jennifer.a.taylor@phe.gov.uk.
Rangaiah J; Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust, Surrey, UK.
Narasimhan S; Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust, Surrey, UK.
Clark J; Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust, Surrey, UK.
Alexander Z; Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust, Surrey, UK.
Manuel R; Public Health England, London, UK; Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust, Surrey, UK.
Balasegaram S; Public Health England, London, UK.

J Hosp Infect ; 106(3): 621-625, 2020 Nov.

Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-846351

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ABSTRACT

Transmission of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in healthcare settings has significant implications for patients and healthcare workers, may amplify local outbreaks, and may place additional burden on already stretched resources. Risk of missed or late diagnosis of COVID-19 was high during the UK's initial 'containment phase', because of strict criteria for testing. The risk remains due to asymptomatic/pre-symptomatic transmission, complicated by challenges faced with laboratory testing. We present a case study of potential nosocomial transmission associated with the first case of COVID-19 at a large acute NHS Trust in South-West London, and we describe the prevailing burden of nosocomial infections.

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Coronavirus Infections/epidemiology; Coronavirus Infections/transmission; Critical Care Nursing/statistics & numerical data; Cross Infection/epidemiology; Health Personnel/psychology; Health Personnel/statistics & numerical data; Pneumonia, Viral/epidemiology; Pneumonia, Viral/transmission; State Medicine/statistics & numerical data; Adult; Betacoronavirus; COVID-19; Female; Humans; London/epidemiology; Male; Middle Aged; Pandemics/statistics & numerical data; SARS-CoV-2

Keywords

COVID-19; Healthcare-associated infection; Infection control; Nosocomial transmission; Outbreak investigation; SARS-CoV-2

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Pneumonia, Viral / State Medicine / Cross Infection / Health Personnel / Coronavirus Infections / Critical Care Nursing Type of study: Observational study / Prognostic study / Randomized controlled trials Topics: Long Covid Limits: Adult / Female / Humans / Male / Middle aged Country/Region as subject: Europa Language: English Journal: J Hosp Infect Year: 2020 Document Type: Article

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