Abstract
In August 2011, one of the earliest cases of influenza A(H3N2) variant [A(H3N2)v] virus infection was hospitalized with severe illness. To investigate the potential for healthcare-associated transmission of influenza A(H3N2)v, we evaluated both healthcare providers and patient contacts of the case. We found that healthcare-associated transmission was unlikely.
MeSH terms
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Child
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Cross Infection / epidemiology*
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Cross Infection / virology
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Female
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Humans
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Infectious Disease Transmission, Patient-to-Professional*
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Influenza A Virus, H3N2 Subtype*
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Influenza, Human / transmission*
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Influenza, Human / virology
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Male
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Occupational Diseases / epidemiology*
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Occupational Diseases / virology
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Pennsylvania / epidemiology
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Personnel, Hospital*
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Protective Devices
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Risk Assessment