Risk factors for norovirus infection in healthcare workers during nosocomial outbreaks: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Norovirus outbreaks cause severe medico-socio-economic problems affecting healthcare workers and patients. The aim of the study was to investigate prevalence of norovirus infection and risk factors for infection in healthcare workers during nosocomial outbreaks.

Methods

A cross-sectional study of norovirus infections in healthcare workers was performed in seven outbreak wards in a large university hospital. Packs (swab for rectal sampling, and questionnaire) were posted to healthcare workers on notification of a ward outbreak. Rectal samples were examined with norovirus-specific real-time PCR. Replies from questionnaires were analysed using logistic regression models with norovirus genogroup (G)II positive findings as dependent variable. The results are expressed

SUBMITTER: Toren K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8299649 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature