The role of dependency in a norovirus outbreak in a nursing home.

Nathalie NicolayLudivine BouletMaggie Le Bourhis-ZaimiLynda Badjadj-KabLiliane HenryStéphane ErouartFrance Borgey

Published in: European geriatric medicine (2018)

This episode reminds the importance of early recognition of acute gastroenteritis cases and the implementation of rigorous management measures in order to limit the spread of the epidemic in a highly vulnerable dependent population.

Keyphrases

liver failure
respiratory failure
primary care
healthcare
drug induced
quality improvement
aortic dissection
hepatitis b virus
mechanical ventilation