| Document ID (ISN) | 110281 |
| CIS number |
09-1378 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
1351-0711 - Occupational and Environmental Medicine |
| Year |
2009 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Sng J., Koh D., Koh G |
| Title |
Influenza A (H1N1) infections among healthcare workers: A cause for cautious optimism |
| Bibliographic information |
Sep. 2009, Vol.66, No.9, p.569-570. 13 ref. |
| Abstract |
This editorial argues that the relatively low number of confirmed cases of influenza A (H1N1) among healthcare workers is largely due to improved precautions and preparedness introduced since the avian influenza pandemic threat several years earlier, particularly in countries of South-East Asia. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
influenza; limitation of exposure; Asia; safe working methods; health care personnel |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
information dissemination; avian influenza; information of personnel; medical supervision; virus diseases |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Country / State or Province | Singapore |
| Subject(s) |
Commerce, services, offices
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Biological hazards
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Health care services
Bacterial and parasitic diseases
Viral diseases (other than aids)
Influenza
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