title: Extensive Nosocomial Transmission of Measles Originating in Cruise Ship Passenger, Sardinia, Italy, 2014.
abstract: We report a measles outbreak in Sardinia, Italy, that originated in a cruise ship passenger. The outbreak showed extensive nosocomial transmission (44 of 80 cases). To minimize nosocomial transmission, health care facilities should ensure that susceptible health care workers are vaccinated against measles and should implement effective infection control procedures.
authors.forename: Antonietta
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Filia
authors.forename: Antonino
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Bella
authors.forename: Giovanna
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Cadeddu
authors.forename: Maria Rafaela
authors.initials: MR
authors.lastname: Milia
authors.forename: Martina
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Del Manso
authors.forename: Maria Cristina
authors.initials: MC
authors.lastname: Rota
authors.forename: Fabio
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Magurano
authors.forename: Loredana
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Nicoletti
authors.forename: Silvia
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Declich
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003428:Cross Infection / Q000453:epidemiology*; D004196:Disease Outbreaks / Q000517:prevention & control; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007558:Italy / Q000453:epidemiology; D008297:Male; D008457:Measles / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000635:transmission; D008875:Middle Aged; D011998:Recreation; D012767:Ships; D014195:Travel
keywords: Italy; Sardinia; cruise ship passenger; infection control; measles; measles virus; nosocomial transmission; outbreak; viruses