Nosocomial Viral Infections: IV. Guidelines for Cohort Isolation, the Communicable Disease Survey, Collection and Transport of Specimens for Virus Isolation, and Considerations for the Future

Abstract

AbstractVirus transmission within the hospital is related to trans-missibility of the virus and susceptibility of the population at risk. General guidelines for the use of cohort isolation, for the control of virus transmission in the hospital, and for the use of the communicable disease survey for pediatric patients and visitors to the hospital are outlined. We also present a brief review of how to collect and transport specimens for virus isolation to assist the infection control practitioner and the clinician, and conclude with recommendations for future investigations in the areas of virology and infection control [Infect Control 1981; 2(3):236-245.]