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  • Title: An adenovirus 4 outbreak amongst staff in a pediatric ward manifesting as keratoconjunctivitis-a possible failure of contact and aerosol infection control.
    Author: Hoyle E, Erez JC, Kirk-Granger HR, Collins E, Tang JW.
    Journal: Am J Infect Control; 2016 May 01; 44(5):602-4. PubMed ID: 26804304.
    Abstract:
    An adenovirus serotype 4 outbreak was identified on a pediatric ward involving 4 members of the health care staff. Two inpatients on the ward at the time (1 immunocompromised) were shedding this virus from their respiratory tracts and could have acted as independent index cases for the staff infections. Significantly, upon investigation, it was found that staff members were unaware that adenoviruses are not completely eliminated by alcohol gel handrubs and that soap and water handwashing is also required.
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