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Clin Infect Dis . Investigation of a Suspect SARS-CoV-2 and Influenza A Mixed Outbreak: Lessons Learned for Long-Term Care Facilities Nationwide

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Editor, Senior Moderator
Clin Infect Dis


. 2021 May 6;ciab372.
doi: 10.1093/cid/ciab372. Online ahead of print.
Investigation of a Suspect SARS-CoV-2 and Influenza A Mixed Outbreak: Lessons Learned for Long-Term Care Facilities Nationwide


Caroline A Schrodt[SUP] 1 2 [/SUP], Jason H Malenfant[SUP] 3 [/SUP], Jennifer C Hunter[SUP] 4 [/SUP], Kara Jacobs Slifka[SUP] 4 [/SUP], Angela Campbell[SUP] 5 [/SUP], Nimalie Stone[SUP] 4 [/SUP], Erin R Whitehouse[SUP] 1 2 [/SUP], Beth Wittry[SUP] 2 [/SUP], Bryan Christensen[SUP] 2 [/SUP], John R Barnes[SUP] 5 [/SUP], Lynnette Brammer[SUP] 5 [/SUP], Peera Hemarajata[SUP] 6 [/SUP], Nicole M Green[SUP] 6 [/SUP], Rachel Civen[SUP] 7 [/SUP], Prabhu P Gounder[SUP] 3 [/SUP], Agam K Rao[SUP] 2 [/SUP]



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Abstract

A suspected outbreak of influenza A and SARS-CoV-2 at a long-term care facility in Los Angeles County was months later, determined to not involve influenza. To prevent inadvertent transmission of infections, facilities should use highly specific influenza diagnostics and follow CDC guidelines that specifically address infection control challenges.
 
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