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Epidemiological investigation of a varicella outbreak in an Italian prison.
- Source :
- Scandinavian Journal of Infectious Diseases; Nov2008, Vol. 40 Issue 11/12, p943-945, 3p, 1 Chart
- Publication Year :
- 2008
-
Abstract
- Five cases of varicella occurred in a women's prison in Rome. A serosurvey conducted in the prison found that 14.5% of the inmates were susceptible. The sensitivity and positive predictive value of a history of varicella were high, whereas specificity was rather low. The attack rate among susceptible inmates was approximately 22%. Preventive measures probably contributed to reduce infection spread. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00365548
- Volume :
- 40
- Issue :
- 11/12
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Scandinavian Journal of Infectious Diseases
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 35348323
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/00365540802308449