Invasive aspergillosis outbreak on a hematology-oncology ward

Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2001 Jan;22(1):45-8. doi: 10.1086/501826.

Abstract

An outbreak of invasive aspergillosis occurred in a community hospital in temporal association with construction activity. Epidemiological investigation showed that patients who are at highest risk comprise a small group and are readily identifiable. Clinicians should strive to protect these patients, following guidelines published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

MeSH terms

  • Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols / therapeutic use
  • Aspergillosis / epidemiology*
  • Aspergillosis / pathology
  • Disease Outbreaks*
  • Hospital Design and Construction*
  • Hospitals, Community
  • Humans
  • Immunocompromised Host
  • Leukemia / complications
  • Lymphoma / complications
  • Neutropenia / complications
  • Neutropenia / etiology*
  • Risk Factors