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Pre-admission RT-qPCR based RSV screening reduces nosocomial RSV infections during epidemic outbreaks

Published:November 05, 2022DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jinf.2022.11.002
Pre-admission RT-qPCR based RSV screening reduces nosocomial RSV infections during epidemic outbreaks
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      We read with interest the manuscript “Sensitivity and specificity of surveillance case definitions in detection of influenza and respiratory syncytial virus among hospitalized patients, New Zealand, 2012–2016″ by Davis et al.,
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      on the importance of the surveillance of respiratory infections in children. In our experience, a similar method proved effective in preventing respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) nosocomial infections.

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      Publication history

      Published online: November 05, 2022
      Accepted: November 2, 2022

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      DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jinf.2022.11.002

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