SARS-CoV-2 surveillance testing and isolation management of immunocompromised patients: Survey results from 13 health care centers in the United States - 13/11/24
, Mini Kamboj, MD, Tania Bubb, PhD, RN, FAPIC
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Résumé |
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.
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• | 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. |
Key Words : Infection prevention, Oncology, Positive pressure
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| Conflicts of interest: None to report. |
Vol 52 - N° 12
P. 1463-1465 - décembre 2024 Retour au numéro
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