Nosocomial Viral Infections: II. Guidelines for Prevention and Control of Respiratory Viruses, Herpesviruses, and Hepatitis Viruses
Authors:
- R. Gordon DouglasRDR. Gordon Douglas
- 1 January 1980
- journal article
- review article
- Published by Cambridge University Press (CUP) in Infection Control
- Vol. 1 (3) , 165-182
Abstract
This article reviews the most likely mechanisms of transmission of the commonly encountered respiratory viruses (influenza, respiratory syncytial virus, parainfluenza, rhinovirus), herpesviruses, and hepatitis viruses, and presents the guidelines used currently for prevention and control that are in use at Strong Memorial Hospital.Keywords
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