SARS-CoV-2 surveillance testing and isolation management of immunocompromised patients: Survey results from 13 health care centers in the United States

As a newly emerging pathogen, infection prevention and isolation management response for SARS-CoV-2 varied greatly by individual health care center. Specific patient population needs, especially those of severely immunocompromised oncologic patients, potentially intensified the response. A survey wa...

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Veröffentlicht in:American journal of infection control 2024-12, Vol.52 (12), p.1463-1465
Hauptverfasser: Aslam, Anoshé, Kamboj, Mini, Bubb, Tania
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:As a newly emerging pathogen, infection prevention and isolation management response for SARS-CoV-2 varied greatly by individual health care center. Specific patient population needs, especially those of severely immunocompromised oncologic patients, potentially intensified the response. A survey was distributed to academic health care centers to ascertain surveillance testing frequency, patient placement, and isolation management for patients undergoing cell therapy treatments. •Current SARS-CoV-2 guidance lacks information for patients receiving HCTs.•A survey sent to 13 transplant centers revealed heterogeneity in application of guidance.•Despite differences, transmission events were not reported.
ISSN:0196-6553
1527-3296
1527-3296
DOI:10.1016/j.ajic.2024.07.010