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Investigation of cross-infection in isolation wards of different design

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  15 May 2009

G. D. W. Mckendrick  and
R. T. D. Emond
G. D. W. Mckendrick
Affiliation:
St Ann's Hospital, London
R. T. D. Emond
Affiliation:
The Royal Free Hospital, London
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A survey was conducted in seven hospitals to assess the risk of cross-infection with the highly infectious air-borne diseases, varicella-zoster and measles, in isolation wards of different design. Existing wards and isolation techniques were found to afford a high degree of protection, but there was considerable variation in the incidence of cross-infection related to ward structure, ward practice and the availability of trained staff. Recommendations are made for the design of new isolation wards and for safe practice.

Type
Research Article
Information
Journal of Hygiene , Volume 76 , Issue 1 , February 1976 , pp. 23 - 31
Copyright
Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1976

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