Identification of a norovirus outbreak on a hematopoietic stem cell transplant unit and development and implementation of a novel infection prevention algorithm for controlling transmission.

ABSTRACT: Controlling norovirus transmission in units with immunocompromised patients is challenging. We present a cluster of norovirus cases that occurred on a stem-cell transplant unit and the prevention efforts that were implemented to limit the outbreak. Protocols developed to control this cluster may provide a model for other facilities.

SUBMITTER: Branch-Elliman W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7483699 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature