An outbreak of human Rhinovirus-A21 infection in a psychiatric ward during COVID-19 pandemic

Lung Chiung Chen, Chih Chien Chiu, Fu Mei Chang, Pei Yuan Wu, Shu Li Yang, Chung Guei Huang, Yhu Chering Huang*

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Abstract

A cluster of acute respiratory illnesses involving 12 inpatients and 3 healthcare workers occurred in a psychiatric ward. Eight of them were identified as HRV-A21. Fever and cough were the most common symptoms. The study also provides further evidence of the impact of HRV on lower respiratory tract illness.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1326-1329
Number of pages4
JournalJournal of Microbiology, Immunology and Infection
Volume55
Issue number6
DOIs
StatePublished - 12 2022

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Keywords

  • COVID-19
  • Outbreak
  • Psychiatric ward
  • Rhinovirus-A21

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