Open AccessNorovirus in health care and implications for the immunocompromised host
Author(s) -
Pearlie P. Chong,
Robert L. Atmar
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
current opinion in infectious diseases/current opinion in infectious diseases, with evaluated medline
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.68
H-Index - 103
eISSN - 1080-7861
pISSN - 0951-7375
DOI - 10.1097/qco.0000000000000557
Subject(s) - norovirus , outbreak , medicine , transmission (telecommunications) , infection control , virology , metagenomics , population , health care , intensive care medicine , environmental health , biology , biochemistry , electrical engineering , engineering , economics , gene , economic growth
The majority of norovirus outbreaks in the United States occur in healthcare facilities. With the growing population of immunocompromised hosts who are in frequent contact with healthcare facilities, norovirus is not only a threat to hospitals and nursing homes but also to these individuals. This review summarizes the impact of norovirus infection on healthcare facilities and immunocompromised hosts.