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Nosocomial Transmission and Genetic Diversity of Rhinovirus in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
The Journal of pediatrics - 1 Feb 2018
Marcone Débora Natalia, Carballal Guadalupe, Irañeta Mariela, Rubies Yamile, Vidaurreta Santiago M, Echavarría Marcela
Abstract excerpt
Rhinoviruses were detected as sole pathogens in 6 preterm infants who developed severe respiratory infections while hospitalized in a neonatal intensive care unit. We confirmed 2 nosocomial rhinovirus transmission episodes and describe the genetic diversity of rhinovirus strains that circulated simultaneously during a winter season.
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