Adherence to self-quarantine recommendations during an outbreak of norovirus infection.
Journal Article (Journal Article)
A large norovirus outbreak affecting hospital patients and staff occurred during the winter of 2007. We administered a survey to affected staff to evaluate adherence to social distancing recommendations. Of the 102 survey respondents, 74 (73%) completed self-quarantine. Staff adherence was similar regardless of job responsibility. Incomplete adherence to recommendations could potentially accelerate and prolong infectious disease outbreaks.
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Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Rao, S; Scattolini de Gier, N; Caram, LB; Frederick, J; Moorefield, M; Woods, CW
Published Date
- September 2009
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 30 / 9
Start / End Page
- 896 - 899
PubMed ID
- 19619058
Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)
- 1559-6834
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.1086/598346
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- United States