Critical Care A Day
Wednesday July 15, 2020
Wednesday July 15, 2020
Q: Varicella-zoster virus (VZV) in hospitals can be transmitted via inanimate objects? (select one)
A) True
B) False
Answer: B
Few things are relatively less know about VZV infection.
#infectious-diseases
References:
1. Weber DJ, Rutala WA, Hamilton H. Prevention and control of varicella-zoster infections in healthcare facilities. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol 1996; 17:694
2. Bloch KC, Johnson JG. Varicella zoster virus transmission in the vaccine era: unmasking the role of herpes zoster. J Infect Dis. 2012;205(9):1331-1333. doi:10.1093/infdis/jis214
A) True
B) False
Answer: B
Few things are relatively less know about VZV infection.
- Humans are the only known hosts of VZV infection
- VZV is transmitted in humans by droplet and airborne routes
- VZV is very labile and unlikely to be transmitted by inanimate objects
#infectious-diseases
References:
1. Weber DJ, Rutala WA, Hamilton H. Prevention and control of varicella-zoster infections in healthcare facilities. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol 1996; 17:694
2. Bloch KC, Johnson JG. Varicella zoster virus transmission in the vaccine era: unmasking the role of herpes zoster. J Infect Dis. 2012;205(9):1331-1333. doi:10.1093/infdis/jis214