1. Invasive aspergillosis outbreak on a hematology-oncology ward.
- Author
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Burwen DR, Lasker BA, Rao N, Durry E, Padhye AA, and Jarvis WR
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- Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols therapeutic use, Aspergillosis pathology, Hospitals, Community, Humans, Immunocompromised Host, Leukemia complications, Lymphoma complications, Neutropenia complications, Risk Factors, Aspergillosis epidemiology, Disease Outbreaks, Hospital Design and Construction, Neutropenia etiology
- Abstract
An outbreak of invasive aspergillosis occurred in a community hospital in temporal association with construction activity. Epidemiological investigation showed that patients who are at highest risk comprise a small group and are readily identifiable. Clinicians should strive to protect these patients, following guidelines published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
- Published
- 2001
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