Hospital-Acquired SARS-CoV-2 Infection Lessons for Public Health

被引:108
作者
Richterman, Aaron [1 ]
Meyerowitz, Eric A. [2 ]
Cevik, Muge [3 ]
机构
[1] Hosp Univ Penn, Div Infect Dis, 3400 Spruce St, Philadelphia, PA 19104 USA
[2] Montefiore Med Ctr, Div Infect Dis, 111 E 210th St, Bronx, NY 10467 USA
[3] Univ St Andrews, Sch Med, Div Infect & Global Hlth Res, St Andrews, Fife, Scotland
来源
JAMA-JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION | 2020年 / 324卷 / 21期
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10.1001/jama.2020.21399
中图分类号
R5 [内科学];
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1002 ; 100201 ;
摘要
This Viewpoint reviews the rare incidence of nosocomial SARS-CoV-2 infection and discusses ways it can be minimized, including use of surgical masks, proper ventilation, physical distancing, eye protection, regular testing, and the availability of sick leave for health care workers.
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页码:2155 / 2156
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