Molecular and epidemiologic investigation of a rhinovirus outbreak in a neonatal intensive care unit. (5th December 2018) - El Idrissi, Kenza Rahmouni
Abstract : We performed a molecular and epidemiologic study of a healthcare-associated rhinovirus outbreak to better understand transmission in neonatal intensive care settings. Sequencing of the 7 outbreak strains revealed 4 distinct clades, indicating multiple sources. A single clade infected 3 patients in adjacent rooms, suggesting horizontal transmission. We observed 1 rhinovirus-associated death.