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  • Active surveillance for acute respiratory viral infections (ARIs) was conducted at a long-term care facility during the 2015-2016 season.
  • Both healthcare personnel (HCP) and residents were affected by ARIs, demonstrating the spread within the facility.
  • The findings emphasize the need to include HCP in surveillance programs to better manage and monitor respiratory infections.

Article Abstract

We conducted active surveillance of acute respiratory viral infections (ARIs) among residents and healthcare personnel (HCP) at a long-term care facility during the 2015-2016 respiratory illness season. ARIs were observed among both HCP and patients, highlighting the importance of including HCP in surveillance programs.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/ice.2019.207DOI Listing

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