Prevention of nosocomial COVID-19: Another challenge of the pandemic

Praet, Jens Van; Claeys, Bram; Coene, Ann Sofie; Floré, Katelijne

doi:10.1017/ice.2020.166

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“…A cut off as 4 days after initial hospitalisation and the absence of clinical suspicion of COVID-19 has been utilised previously 9 . As the incubation period could be up to 14 (IQR 2-7) days, it is difficult to be certain that an infection was acquired in hospital 2 .…”

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Does nosocomial COVID-19 result in increased 30-day mortality? A multi-centre observational study to identify risk factors for worse outcomes in patients with COVID-19

Khan

Reed-Embleton

Lewis

et al. 2021

Journal of Hospital Infection

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Does nosocomial COVID-19 result in increased 30-day mortality? A multi-centre observational study to identify risk factors for worse outcomes in patients with COVID-19

Khan

Reed-Embleton

Lewis

et al. 2021

Journal of Hospital Infection

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“…These steps require the understanding of and precautions taken by the public to prevent the spread of the infection, and include measures such as social distancing, avoiding public gathering, and avoiding direct contact with suspected carriers [ 8 , 9 ]. In addition, several preventive measures are suggested to reduce the risk of transmission and the subsequent risk of disease, such as hand washing, avoiding touching the face, covering mouth while coughing, self-quarantine in cases of contact with individuals suspected or confirmed as COVID-19-positive, and disinfecting surfaces that may harbor the pathogen [ 10 , 11 ].…”

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Knowledge, preventive behavior and risk perception regarding COVID-19: a self-reported study on college students

Elhadi¹,

Alsoufi²,

Buzreg³

et al. 2020

Pan Afr Med J

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Introduction There are a limited number of studies on the issues associated with the knowledge and self-practice preventive measures for COVID-19 among medical students. We aimed to determine the extent of knowledge, self-reported preventive behavior, and risk perception of the COVID-19 outbreak among college students in Libya. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted from April 20 to April 30, 2020. The participants were students of medical and non-medical subjects from Libyan educational institutes. Data on participants’ characteristics, knowledge, preventive behavior, and risk perception were collected. Results Approximately 3669 participants completed the questionnaire, of which 2547 (69.4) were medical students and 1122 (30.6%) were non-medical students. The mean knowledge score on COVID-19 was 8.62 (SD: 1.26, range: 0-12), corresponding to 71.8% correct answers. A significant difference was observed between medical and non-medical students in terms of knowledge (p < 0.001). Overall, the knowledge score of the students differed significantly with respect to age, current year of study, and financial source (p < 0.05). The mean score of preventive behavioral measures toward COVID-19 (out of 8) was 7.42 (SD: 0.95, range: 0-8), and the overall preventive measure score was estimated to be approximately 7.42/8*100, which corresponds to 92.7% for both medical and non-medical students. Conclusion Notably, college students were observed to have substantial knowledge, preventive behavior, and a positive attitude toward COVID-19. Government programs should aim to educate individuals from other sectors of the society to ensure the proper dissemination of knowledge on preventive safety measures, as this will help restrict and control the pandemic.

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“…a high risk of nosocomial transmission by asymptomatic health care workers or external visitors in the hospital. 4 Part of the elderly patient population on dialysis lives in nursing homes, where transmission from asymptomatic residents is known to contribute to extensive spread of the infection. 5 As such, they may function as bidirectional vectors of infection between the dialysis unit and nursing facility.…”

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Incidence, Characteristics, and Outcome of COVID-19 in Adults on Kidney Replacement Therapy: A Regionwide Registry Study

Meester

Bacquer

Naesens

et al. 2020

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BackgroundSevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection disproportionally affects frail, elderly patients and those with multiple chronic comorbidities. Whether patients on RRT have an additional risk because of their specific exposure and complex immune dysregulation is controversial.MethodsTo describe the incidence, characteristics, and outcomes of SARS-CoV-2 infection, we conducted a prospective, multicenter, region-wide registry study in adult patients on RRT versus the general population from March 2 to May 25, 2020. This study comprised all patients undergoing RRT in the Flanders region of Belgium, a country that has been severely affected by coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).Results At the end of the epidemic wave, crude and age-standardized cumulative incidence rates of SARS-CoV-2 infection were 5.3% versus 2.5%, respectively, among 4297 patients on hemodialysis, and 1.4% versus 1.6%, respectively, among 3293 patients with kidney transplants (compared with 0.6% in the general population). Crude and age-standardized cumulative mortality rates were 29.6% versus 19.9%, respectively, among patients on hemodialysis, and 14.0% versus 23.0%, respectively, among patients with transplants (compared with 15.3% in the general population). We found no excess mortality in the hemodialysis population when compared with mean mortality rates during the same 12-week period in 2015–2019 because COVID-19 mortality was balanced by lower than expected mortality among uninfected patients. Only 0.18% of the kidney transplant population died of SARS-CoV-2 infection.ConclusionsMortality associated with SARS-CoV-2 infection is high in patients on RRT. Nevertheless, the epidemic’s overall effect on the RRT population remained remarkably limited in Flanders. Calculation of excess mortality and age standardization provide a more reliable picture of the mortality burden of COVID-19 among patients on RRT.

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Prevention of nosocomial COVID-19: Another challenge of the pandemic

Cited by 34 publications

References 3 publications

Does nosocomial COVID-19 result in increased 30-day mortality? A multi-centre observational study to identify risk factors for worse outcomes in patients with COVID-19

Does nosocomial COVID-19 result in increased 30-day mortality? A multi-centre observational study to identify risk factors for worse outcomes in patients with COVID-19

Knowledge, preventive behavior and risk perception regarding COVID-19: a self-reported study on college students

Incidence, Characteristics, and Outcome of COVID-19 in Adults on Kidney Replacement Therapy: A Regionwide Registry Study

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