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Betacoronavirus Infection Outbreak, São Paulo, Brazil, Fall 2023.

Authors :
Chaves TDSS
Perosa AH
Barbosa G
Ferreira DB
Bellei N
Source :
Emerging infectious diseases [Emerg Infect Dis] 2024 Mar; Vol. 30 (3), pp. 622-624. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Jan 30.
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

We report a human coronavirus OC43 infection outbreak in hospitalized patients and healthcare workers in São Paulo, Brazil, occurring after SARS-CoV-2 cases disappeared. Infection was associated with healthcare workers in 5 (29.4%) patients. Routine surveillance including a respiratory virus panel can improve coronavirus detection in both healthcare professionals and patients.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1080-6059
Volume :
30
Issue :
3
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Emerging infectious diseases
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
38290816
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3201/eid3003.230990