Investigation d'une épidémie hospitalière et règles de prise en charge des cas suspects de rougeole ou d'infection invasive à méningocoque en établissement de soins

Abstract

Outbreaks of infectious diseases within healthcare institutions must be detected early and controlled. Hospitals should develop a plan for coordinating all hospital components to respond to these critical situations. The knowledge of the different steps in an outbreak investigation can help identify the source of ongoing outbreaks and prevent additional cases. Outbreak investigation is based on a multi-disciplinary approach and is an opportunity for research, training and program considerations. © SRLF et Springer-Verlag 2011.