Nosocomial transmission of severe fever with thrombocytopenia syndrome in Korea

Clin Infect Dis. 2015 Jun 1;60(11):1681-3. doi: 10.1093/cid/civ128. Epub 2015 Feb 18.

Abstract

Of the 27 healthcare workers (HCWs) who had contact with a fatally ill patient with severe thrombocytopenia syndrome in Korea (SFTS), 4 who were involved in cardiopulmonary resuscitation complained of fever and were diagnosed with SFTS via seroconversion. Exposure to respiratory secretions, blood, or gowns soiled by body fluids was significantly associated with infection of HCWs.

Keywords: SFTS; healthcare worker; nosocomial transmission.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Antibodies, Viral / blood
  • Bunyaviridae Infections / transmission*
  • Cross Infection / transmission*
  • Female
  • Health Personnel*
  • Humans
  • Occupational Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Occupational Diseases / virology*
  • Phlebovirus / immunology
  • Republic of Korea

Substances

  • Antibodies, Viral