Identifying the Probable Timing and Setting of Respiratory Virus Infections
Identifying the Probable Timing and Setting of Respiratory Virus Infections
Show how detailed incubation period estimates can be used to identify and investigate potential healthcare-associated infections and dangerous diseases.We used the incubation period of 9 respiratory viruses to derive decision rules for distinguishing between community- and hospital-acquired infection. We developed a method, implemented in a simple spreadsheet, that can be …