Investigation of a Suspect Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus-2 and Influenza A Mixed Outbreak: Lessons Learned for Long-Term Care Facilities Nationwide. (6th May 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Schrodt, Caroline A; Malenfant, Jason H; Hunter, Jennifer C; Slifka, Kara Jacobs; Campbell, Angela; Stone, Nimalie; Whitehouse, Erin R; Wittry, Beth; Christensen, Bryan; Barnes, John R; Brammer, Lynnette; Hemarajata, Peera; Green, Nicole M; Civen, Rachel; Gounder, Prabhu P; Rao, Agam K
• Is Part Of: Clinical infectious diseases. Volume 73:Supplement 1(2021)
• Page Start: S77
• Page End: S80
• Publication Date: 2021-05-06
• Subjects: SARS-CoV-2 -- COVID-19 -- influenza -- long-term care facility -- outbreak; Communicable diseases -- Periodicals; 616.905
• DOI: 10.1093/cid/ciab372
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1058-4838

Abstract

Abstract: A suspected outbreak of influenza A and severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) at a long-term care facility in Los Angeles County was, months later, determined to not involve influenza. To prevent inadvertent transmission of infections, facilities should use highly specific influenza diagnostics and follow Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines that specifically address infection control challenges.