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European journal of clinical microbiology & infectious diseases : official publication of the European Society of Clinical Microbiology
Sep, 2014;33 (9): 1477-88.

Healthcare workers as vectors of infectious diseases.

R Huttunen, J Syrjänen
Author Information
  1. R Huttunen: Department of Internal Medicine, Tampere University Hospital, Box 2000, 33521, Tampere, Finland, reetta.huttunen@uta.fi.
PMID: 24798250 DOI: 10.1007/s10096-014-2119-6

Abstract

Nosocomial infections cause considerable morbidity and mortality. Healthcare workers (HCWs) may serve as vectors of many infectious diseases, many of which are not often primarily considered as healthcare-associated. The probability of pathogen transmission to patients depends on several factors, such as the characteristics of a pathogen, HCW and patient. Pathogens with high transmission potential from HCWs to patients include norovirus, respiratory infections, measles and influenza. In contrast, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and viral hepatitis are unlikely to be transferred. The prevention of HCW-associated transmission of pathogens include systematic vaccinations towards preventable diseases, continuous education, hand hygiene surveillance, active feedback and adequate staff resources.

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MeSH Term

Animals
Communicable Disease Control
Communicable Diseases
Cross Infection
Disease Transmission, Infectious
Disease Vectors
Health Facilities
Health Personnel
Humans
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