Combining epidemiological data and whole genome sequencing to understand SARS-CoV-2 transmission dynamics in a large tertiary care hospital during the first COVID-19 wave in The Netherlands focusing on healthcare workers

Combining epidemiological data and whole genome sequencing to understand SARS-CoV-2 transmission dynamics in a large tertiary care hospital during the first COVID-19 wave in The Netherlands focusing on healthcare workers

Abstract Background Healthcare facilities have been challenged by the risk of SARS-CoV-2 transmission between healthcare workers (HCW) and patients. During the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, infections among HCW were observed, questioning infection prevention and control (IPC) measures impleme...

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Main Authors: Cynthia P. Haanappel, Bas B. Oude Munnink, Reina S. Sikkema, Anne F. Voor in ’t holt, Herbert de Jager, Rieneke de Boever, Heidy H. H. T. Koene, Marjan Boter, Irina V. Chestakova, Anne van der Linden, Richard Molenkamp, Kara K. Osbak, Maris S. Arcilla, Margreet C. Vos, Marion P. G. Koopmans, Juliëtte A. Severin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-05-01
Series:Antimicrobial Resistance and Infection Control
Subjects:
COVID-19
SARS-CoV-2
Epidemiology
Nosocomial transmission
Hospital
Pandemic preparedness
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13756-023-01247-7

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13756-023-01247-7

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