Successful control of norovirus outbreak in an infirmary with the use of alcohol-based hand rub

J Hosp Infect. 2009 Aug;72(4):370-1. doi: 10.1016/j.jhin.2009.04.021. Epub 2009 Jul 9.
No abstract available

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Letter

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Alcohols / pharmacology*
  • Caliciviridae Infections / epidemiology*
  • Caliciviridae Infections / prevention & control
  • Cross Infection / epidemiology*
  • Cross Infection / prevention & control
  • Disease Outbreaks / prevention & control*
  • Disinfectants / pharmacology*
  • Hand Disinfection / methods*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Norovirus / isolation & purification*

Substances

  • Alcohols
  • Disinfectants