Epidemiological data and genome sequencing reveals that nosocomial transmission of SARS-CoV-2 is underestimated and mostly mediated by a small number of highly infectious individuals

Objectives: Despite robust efforts, patients and staff acquire SARS-CoV-2 infection in hospitals. We investigated whether whole-genome sequencing enhanced the epidemiological investigation of healthcare-associated SARS-CoV-2 acquisition. Methods: From 17-November-2020 to 5-January-2021, 803 inpatien...

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Main Authors:	Lumley, SF, Constantinides, B, Sanderson, N, Rodger, G, Street, TL, Swann, J, Chau, KK, O'Donnell, D, Warren, F, Hoosdally, S, OUH Microbiology laboratory, OUH Infection Prevention and Control team, O'Donnell, A-M, Walker, TM, Stoesser, NE, Butcher, L, Peto, TE, Crook, DW, Jeffery, K, Matthews, PC, Eyre, DW
Format:	Journal article
Language:	English
Published:	Elsevier 2021

Epidemiological data and genome sequencing reveals that nosocomial transmission of SARS-CoV-2 is underestimated and mostly mediated by a small number of highly infectious individuals

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