Evidence of nosocomial transmission of human rhinovirus in a neonatal intensive care unit

Abstract

Nosocomial respiratory infections cause significant morbidity and mortality, especially among the extremely susceptible neonatal population. Human rhinovirus C is a common viral respiratory illness that causes significant complications in children <2 years old. We describe a nosocomial outbreak of human rhinovirus C in a level II-III neonatal intensive care unit in an urban public safety net hospital.

Keywords: Human rhinovirus C; Neonatal intensive care unit; Nosocomial infection.