title: [Nosocomial infections due to syncytial respiratory virus: which hygienic measures].
abstract: Nosocomial respiratory tract infections due to respiratory syncytial virus are common among hospitalized children. The overall prevention is based on 3 points: prevention of person-to-person viral transmission, infection surveillance and staff education. Handwashing is the main protective attitude. Other measures such as gloving, gowning and wearing masks and goggles are discussed. Changes in hospital organisation during epidemic periodes must also be considered.
authors.affiliation: Réanimation pédiatrique et néonatalogie, CHU, Brest, France.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Sizun
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Baron
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Soupre
authors.forename: J D
authors.initials: JD
authors.lastname: Giroux
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: de Parscau
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003428:Cross Infection / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006748:Hospital Departments; D006801:Humans; D006920:Hygiene; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D010372:Pediatrics; D018357:Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infections / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D018113:Respiratory Syncytial Virus, Human