Invasive aspergillosis outbreak on a hematology-oncology ward.
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.
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Hospital Infections Program, National Center for Infectious Diseases, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Public Health Service, US Department of Health and Human Services, Atlanta, Georgia, USA.
Lasker
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Rao
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Durry
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Padhye
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Jarvis
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D000971:Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001228:Aspergillosis / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000473:pathology; D004196:Disease Outbreaks; D006749:Hospital Design and Construction; D006764:Hospitals, Community; D006801:Humans; D016867:Immunocompromised Host; D007938:Leukemia / Q000150:complications; D008223:Lymphoma / Q000150:complications; D009503:Neutropenia / Q000150:complications / Q000209:etiology*; D012307:Risk Factors