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Review
. 2021 Dec;35(4):1055-1075.
doi: 10.1016/j.idc.2021.07.007.

Health Care-Acquired Viral Respiratory Diseases

Joshua G Petrie  1 , Thomas R Talbot  2
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Review

Health Care-Acquired Viral Respiratory Diseases

Joshua G Petrie et al. Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2021 Dec.

Abstract

Health care-acquired viral respiratory infections are common and cause increased patient morbidity and mortality. Although the threat of viral respiratory infection has been underscored by the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, respiratory viruses have a significant impact in health care settings even under normal circumstances. Studies report decreased nosocomial transmission when aggressive infection control measures are implemented, with more success noted when using a multicomponent approach. Influenza vaccination of health care personnel furthers decrease rates of transmission; thus, mandatory vaccination is becoming more common. This article discusses the epidemiology, transmission, and control of health care-associated respiratory viral infections.

Keywords: COVID-19; Coronavirus; Health care–acquired infection; Infection prevention; Influenza; Nosocomial infection; Respiratory virus; SARS-CoV-2.

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Conflict of interest statement

Disclosure J.G. Petrie and T.R. Talbot have no disclosures.

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Percentage reduction in noted outcomes in HCP receiving influenza vaccination.
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