ArticleEpidemiologia (Basel, Switzerland)2025
Risk of Infections Among Contacts of COVID-19 Cases in the Healthcare Setting: Experience of One University Hospital.
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- Perceived Readiness and Ability to Socially Distance During the Early COVID-19 Epidemic in a U.S. Metropolitan Area: Implications for Local Public Health Preparedness.Epidemiologia (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
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Abstract
BACKGROUND/
objectivesThe onset of infection in patients in contact with a COVID-19-positive index case in healthcare settings depends on intrinsic factors such as demographic factors, immune status, severity of underlying diseases, and comorbidities. Critical extrinsic factors for transmission, especially in hospitals, are length of exposure and distance. This study aimed to determine the risk factors of COVID-19 infections in contacts of COVID-19 index cases by conducting a prospective cohort study.
methodsThe prospective cohort study included 186 index patients with confirmed COVID-19 and their 416 close hospital contacts. All contacts were followed for five days and tested using antigen or RT-PCR assays, with additional follow-up through national registries if discharged earlier.
resultsThe risk of infection was significantly higher in contacts older than 60 years (
conclusionsTo reduce nosocomial transmission from unrecognised COVID-19 reservoirs, patients with electrolyte imbalance and lower levels of blood elements should be placed at a greater distance of 1.5 m from others, especially patients in haematology departments.
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