Journal article
Surveillance for outbreaks of respiratory tract infections in nursing homes.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Outbreaks of respiratory tract infections are common in long-term care facilities for older people. The objective of our study was to determine both the frequency of such outbreaks and their clinical and epidemiological features.
METHODS: Prospective surveillance for outbreaks of respiratory tract infections and a retrospective audit of surveillance records were conducted in 5 nursing homes in metropolitan Toronto over 3 years. The …
Authors
Loeb M; McGeer A; McArthur M; Peeling RW; Petric M; Simor AE
Journal
Canadian Medical Association Journal, Vol. 162, No. 8, pp. 1133–1137
Publication Date
April 18, 2000
ISSN
0820-3946