Outbreak of severe acute respiratory coronavirus virus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) in hospitalized hemodialysis patients: An epidemiologic and genomic investigation

We performed an epidemiological investigation and genome sequencing of severe acute respiratory coronavirus virus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) to define the source and scope of an outbreak in a cluster of hospitalized patients. Lack of appropriate respiratory hygiene led to SARS-CoV-2 transmission to patients and healthcare workers during a single hemodialysis session, highlighting the importance of infection prevention precautions.

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In this study, an epidemiological investigation and genome sequencing were performed to determine the source and scope of an outbreak of severe acute respiratory coronavirus virus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) in a cluster of hospitalized patients. Lack of appropriate respiratory hygiene during a single hemodialysis session resulted in transmission of SARS-CoV-2 to patients and healthcare workers, highlighting the importance of infection prevention precautions.