The cross-transmission of 2009 pandemic influenza A (H1N1) infections among healthcare workers and inpatients in a chinese tertiary hospital

Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2012 Mar;33(3):295-8. doi: 10.1086/664050. Epub 2012 Jan 25.

Abstract

We reported 2009 H1N1 influenza infections among healthcare workers (HCWs) and inpatients and the prevention measures instituted in a large Chinese hospital. In total, 171 HCWs and 89 inpatients tested positive for H1N1. Sixteen HCWs had known hospital exposure, among whom only 7 had working-contact exposure. There was no influenza outbreak.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • China / epidemiology
  • Cross Infection / epidemiology*
  • Cross Infection / etiology*
  • Cross Infection / prevention & control
  • Female
  • Health Personnel / statistics & numerical data*
  • Hospitals
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Infection Control / methods
  • Influenza A Virus, H1N1 Subtype* / isolation & purification
  • Influenza, Human / diagnosis
  • Influenza, Human / epidemiology*
  • Influenza, Human / prevention & control
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Pandemics
  • Protective Devices
  • Surveys and Questionnaires
  • Young Adult