Viral Genome Sequencing Proves Nosocomial Transmission of Fatal Varicella.

ABSTRACT: We report the first use of whole viral genome sequencing to identify nosocomial transmission of varicella-zoster virus with fatal outcome. The index case patient, nursed in source isolation, developed disseminated zoster with rash present for 1 day before being transferred to the intensive care unit (ICU). Two patients who had received renal transplants while inpatients in an adjacent ward developed chickenpox and 1 died; neither patient had direct contact with the index patient.

SUBMITTER: Depledge DP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5079377 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature