Infection Control and SARS Transmission among Healthcare Workers, Taiwan
Journal
Emerging Infectious Diseases
Journal Volume
10
Journal Issue
5
Pages
895-898
Date Issued
2004
Author(s)
Wang S.-H
Wang L.-H
Lee Y.-T
Teng C.-M
Wang W.-K
Hsiao C.-H
Abstract
This study found infrequent transmission of severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) coronavirus to healthcare workers involved in the care of the first five case-patients in Taiwan, despite a substantial number of unprotected exposures. Nonetheless, given that SARS has been highly transmissible on some occasions, we still recommend strict precautions.
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Other Subjects
article; disease transmission; health care personnel; human; infection control; major clinical study; occupational exposure; severe acute respiratory syndrome; symptomatology; Taiwan
Type
journal article